Object number
96/70
Creator
Description
Unsigned and undated pencil drawing by Thomas Hennell. 'Turnip Drill in use at Pool Farm, nr New Radnor'. late 1930s.
An unsigned and undated pencil drawing by Thomas Hennell (1903–45) showing a one row, hand-pushed turnip drill. Written by the artist in pencil are the words 'Turnip Drill in use at Pool Farm, nr New Radnor'. The drawing probably dates from the late 1930s. It was purchased from the artist's sister.
Physical description
1 drawing: pencil on paper; fair condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: Pencil Drawing // Accession number: 96/70 // … // Recorder: RB // Date: 22–4–96 // Description: Pencil drawing of a one row hand pushed turnip drill. // By Thomas Hennell (1903–45) // Not signed or dated. Probably late 1930s // Written by the artist to the right of the drill: ‘Turnip Drill in use at Pool Farm, nr New Rodnor’// Dimensions: 45.6 cm x 25 cm // Associated information: Purchased … from the artist’s sister, Miss Elizabeth Hennell via Mr M. MacLeod. // References: MacLeod, M. Thomas Hennell, Cambridge University Press, 1988’
Production date
1930-01-01 - 1939-12-31
Production period
1930s
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