Object number
85/47
Description
This is a heart-shaped iron spade used to lift turf. It came originally from Yorkshire where it was used until the 1930's.
This is a heart-shaped iron spade used to lift turf. The handle has been refitted or may be a replacement for the original. It came originally from Yorkshire where it was used until the 1930's.
Physical description
1 turf lifter: metal; wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: TURF LIFTER // Accession number: 85/47 // Classification: GARDENS Tools // Negative number: // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: Mr. R. Cooper, [...], August 1985 // Store: CAMP // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB // Description: Heart shaped iron spade with a curved neck and long socket into which a wooden handle is fitted by means of screws. The handle has been refitted or may be a replacement for the original. // Dimensions: Length: 134.cm. // Associated information: This tool came originally from Yorkshire where it was used until the 1930's. // References:'
Production date
1900-01-01
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