Object number
97/102
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Description
A large fork manufactured by Bulldog Tools. The fork was used for harvesting potatoes, but another use could be to remove stones from a field.
A large fork with eight prongs, the outer two of which are straight and the inner six of which are dished. It has a clasped and rivetted wooden handle with a D-shaped end. It was manufactured by Bulldog Tools. According to the donor the fork was used for harvesting potatoes, but it is more likely to be a stone fork used to remove stones from a field.
Physical description
1 fork: metal; wood; fair condition- handle in poor condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession form’ (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: FORK // Accession number: 97/102 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 20.7.99 // Description: A large fork with 8 prongs which are square in section. The 6 inner prongs are dished and the outer ones are straight. The handle is very worn. It is clasped and riveted and has a D-shaped end which is also strengthened with metal straps // Inscription: BULLDOG TOOLS – ENGLAND // Dimensions: Total length: 105 cm // Handle (total length) 72 cm // Prongs length: 34.0 cm // Associated information: This fork was said by the donor to have been used in harvesting potatoes but it is much more like a STONE FORK. See attached sheet from Skelton catalogue TR SPE P2/A 13.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16789.tif - High resolution image
