Object number
76/235
Description
A cob spud, which has a flattened blade with a metal extension. Used for removing suckers from cob (hazel) bushes in Ightham, Kent.
This is a cob spud, which has a flattened blade with a metal extension and two holes for handle fixing. The tool is used for removing suckers from cob (hazel) bushes in Ightham, Kent.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Spud // iron // Blade: flattened, sharp edge, metal extension has two holes for handle fixing // Place used – Kent, Ightham. Use for removing suckers from cob (hazel) bushes // Mrs Phyllis Merton, Sonning, Berks // Other spuds are classified under cultivating weeding’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13955.tif - High resolution image
