Object number
55/94
Creator
Description
The hoe blade was made by John Farrier, the blacksmith at the old forge at Three Mile Cross.
This hoe is missing its handle. The hoe blade was made by John Farrier, the blacksmith at the old forge at Three Mile Cross. It belonged to the donor's grandfather and was used regularly by his father.
Physical description
1 hoe: metal
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This tool is 11 inches long and has no handle. The blade is 4½ inches wide and 2 inches deep. Three holes in the handle socket show where the wooden handle was originally attached. // The hoe blade was made in an old forge at Three Mile Cross by John Farrier, the blacksmith. It belonged to Mr. Cook’s grand-father and was used regularly by his father.'
Production place
Three Mile Cross
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
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