Object number
74/117
Creator
Description
This fleshing knife is a two-handed leather making tool, used for removing the remains of flesh and fat from animal skins. It is inscribed 'Geo. Barnsley & Sons // A // Sheffield' and an image resembling a shoe, in the middle of the blade, which refers to the manufacturers.
Physical description
1 fleshing knife: metal (steel); wood; good condition- slightly rusted
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Knife, fleshing // J. E. Taylor, Elgar Rd, Reading // Inscription: The name “Geo. Barnsley & Sons” appears curved over a mark “A (shoe picture” under which is the word “Sheffield”.’
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12153.tif - High resolution image
