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53/208
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Description
This iron dibble, whose origins are unknown, has a heavy point which is continuous with the iron handle.
Physical description
1 dibble: wood; metal (iron)
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘Dibble // DATE ACQUIRED: June 1953 // GROUP: Cultivating seeding // NEGATIVE: 35/2171 // PERIOD: Unknown // PLACE OF ORIGIN: The Titus Barham Collection // NUMBER: 53/208 T // DESCRIPTION: The origin of this dibble is unknown. // The iron handle gradually swells out towards the end to form the point. The point is a heavy one and the whole tool is very solidly made. The wooden handle has been badly attacked by woodworm. // The dibble measures 35.75 inches. // See also 51/396.'
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