Object number
79/29
Description
A small hook with steel blade and wooden handle. Probably used for small clearing jobs such as cutting thistles. Found in Thatcham.
This is a small hook with steel blade and wooden handle, probably made of ash. It is likely that this hook was used for small clearing jobs such as cutting thistles. Found in Thatcham.
Physical description
1 hook: metal; wood [ash?]; poor condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Hook // E J T Collins // Description: small hook with steel blade and wooden handle. probably ash // Assoicated information: Found by donor on Thatcham rubbish tip. A small light hook of a type used for small clearing jobs, cutting thistles etc.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13849.tif - High resolution image
