University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/371
Description
This tin bird scarer is made in the shape of a cat. Bird scarers were used to keep birds away from crops. This bird scarer was used in Surrey.
Physical description
Bird scarer: tin
Object name
Bird scarer
Material
Metal, tin
Associated subject
Bird
CULTIVATING : protection
Cat
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1542.tif - High resolution image