Object number
54/265
Description
A large pitchfork, known as a 'Gambril' used for gathering loose straw on a small holding at Great Cornard, Suffolk.
This is a large sized pitchfork, known as a 'Gambril' which was used on a small holding at Great Cornard, Suffolk. It was generally used for gathering loose straw together, rather than as a pitching tool. An unusual feature in this fork is that the tines are round, rather than square, in profile.
Physical description
1 pitchfork: metal and wood; fair condition
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_408.tif - High resolution image
