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  • Object number
    53/207
  • Collection
    Titus Barham Collection
  • Description
    A dibble, whose origins are unknown, has a very heavy solid point which juts out sharply from the handle (which is missing).
    This iron dibble, whose origins are unknown, has a very heavy solid point which juts out sharply from the handle (which is missing).
  • Physical description
    1 dibble: metal (iron); good condition
  • Archival history
    MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘Dibble // DATE ACQUIRED: June 1953 // GROUP: Cultivating seeding // NEGATIVE: 35/2170 // PERIOD: Unknown // PLACE OF ORIGIN: The Titus Barham Collection // NUMBER: 53/207 T // DESCRIPTION: The origin of this dibble is unknown. // It is an iron dibble with a very heavy solid point which juts out sharply from the handle. The wooden handle is missing and there is no iron strut between the two arms which come up to meet the handle. // It measures 32.75 inches in length. // See also 51/396.'
  • Object name
    Dibble
  • Material
    Metal, iron
  • Technique
    Forged
  • Dimensions
    • Length 832 mm
  • Associated subject
    CULTIVATING : seeding
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