Object number
52/174
Description
This round shave is a woodworking tool used to level joints between staves in casks, and also for cleaning the insides of casks. It could also be used for cleaning brands and marks from casks and boxes. It was found in the outer kitchen of a farmhouse in Lapworth, Warwickshire.
Physical description
1 round shave; wood and metal: good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: …‘ This shave was found in the outer kitchen of the farmhouse owned by Mr. Bull at Lapworth, (Warks.). The house has been in the possession of the family for two generations. //
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14377.tif - High resolution image
