Object number
70/124
Description
This is a calf collar, used to prevent the calf from feeding from its mother when out to graze. The studs and prongs are designed to poke the cow, making it move away. The origin of this collar is unknown.
Physical description
1 calf collar: leather, brass, iron
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘Calf collar // Livestock cattle // Studded with prongs buckle and leather and brass loops. Squared end. Fine holes for adjustment. // Black gold, leather, brass, iron, stud rectangular, smooth, fair// Iron work – length 54cm, width 7cm // unknown donor // [pencil drawing]’
Object name
Material
Dimensions
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11577.tif - High resolution image
