Object number
55/297
Creator
Description
This plough was made by Howard Bedford. It was used by the donor's father at Hopgoods Farm, Stoke, Hampshire. He learnt to plough with it, and took it to a ploughing match at Alton. It has two wheels and a knife coulter. The museum holds little other information about its origins.
Physical description
1 plough: metal (iron); wood
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Who made it and where? Howard Bedford. // Who used it and where? Used by father William James Brown who learnt to plough with it and took it to a ploughing match at Alton. [pencil sketch] // Conservation note: shot blasted to remove rust. Painted black, two coats blue, aluminium paint on mould boards. New clip for landside wheel 8.10.56 (copied from file exterior).'
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 3370 mm
- Length 1030 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1245.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1246.tif - High resolution image
