Object number
2000/6
Creator
Description
Edge trimmer made by Ransomes of Ipswich between 1902-1948. Used by the donor for many years - at least from the 1950s.
These edge trimmers were manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich. It is not known when this particular trimmer was made, but Ransomes made edge trimmers from 1902-1948. This edge trimmer has a 6-bladed wheel at the side rotated by gearing from the roller. It was used by the donor for many years - at least from the 1950s.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Edge Trimmer // Description // Edge Trimmer made by Ransomes of Ipswich // It consists of a small roller with a 6-bladed wheel at the side rotated by gearing from the roller. Hand powered - two wooden handles. Replaceable blades for the knives. Painted green. // Dimensions // Length: approx. 126cm // Width: 27cm // Width at handles: 34cm // Associated information // The edge trimmer was used by Mr. Frew for many years - at least from the 1950s. // Edge trimmers were made by Ransomes from 1902-1948.'
Production place
Ipswich
Production date
1902 - 1948
Object name
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