Object number
59/461
Exhibition
Creator
Description
This felling axe, for felling trees, has a metal head and a long wooden handle enabling it to be swung with both hands. It was made by Robert Sorby of Sheffield and used in Nottinghamshire.
Physical description
1 axe: metal blade; wooden handle
Label Text
Forestry work has evolved significantly since the 1940s, with the increasing involvement of women and mechanization of the sector. Over time, axes and billhooks began to be replaced by chainsaws. And now, more women than ever are forging exciting, new career paths in this evolving industry. As tree planting increases across the country, so does the demand for a diverse, skill workforce. // Tree Felling Axe: 59/461.
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3081.tif - High resolution image
