Object number
68/176
Creator
Description
Ear caps made to protect horses ears from flies. Handmade by Mrs S. Allwright around 1920. Used on Roke Farm in Oxfordshire.
A pair of ear caps, made to protect horses ears from flies. These caps were handmade by Mrs S. Allwright around 1920. They are made from cotton and wool, with decorative embriodery and tassels. They were used on Roke Farm in Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: EAR CAPS // Name and address of Owner: S. Allwright, Roke Farm, Benson, Oxon // 15 May 68 // When was it used: 1920s // How was it used: To protect horses ears from flies // Where was it used: Roke Farm, Oxon // Who made it: Mrs S Allwright // When was it made c.1921 // From what materials is it made: Cotton Wool // Is it damaged: faded blue wool // What are its approx. measurements: Length: 40cm // [pencil drawing].’
Production place
Roke Farm [Benson]
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10245.tif - High resolution image
