Object number
55/193
Description
A spade iron was fastened to the underside of the boot to protect the footwear during hard digging, particularly digging potatoes, and to provide a solid surface on which to push. This spade iron was used by the donor during his farming life up to his retirement in World War II.
Physical description
1 spade (boot iron): metal
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Associated subject
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_822.tif - High resolution image
