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This metal fork has 7 very flat tines. The letters 'C. B. D. B.' are carved into the wooden handle. It was used for handling roots.
This metal fork has 7 very flat tines. The letters 'C. B. D. B.' are carved into the wooden handle. It was used for handling roots.

1 fork: metal, wood

MERL miscellaneous note -' Fork with 7 tines - very flat. Metal covered handle, up abou t3/4 of handle. Is this for lifting potatoes? or other toots. Initials C. E. D. B. on handle.', MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: FORK (7 prong) // Accession number: 53/214 // Classification: HARVESTING Roots // Negative number: 35/2184 // Acquisition method: // Acquired from, date: THE TITUS BARHAM COLLECTION June 1953 // Store: P.Ex. // Condition: Good // Recorder, date: Beth July 1980 // Description: MEtal fork with 7 flat prongs and wooden handle. Letters C B D B cut into handle. // Dimensions: Length: 109.0 cm Width: 28.0 cm // Associated information: Used for handling roots // References: [page break] [pencil sketch]'

Wood, Metal

Sawn, Carved