University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
95/34
Exhibition
In Conversation with Bill Hooks
Creator
Nicholson (Manufacturer)
Description
An unused farrier's rasp dating from the 1960s. It was made by Nicholson of Canada. The two sides have different-sized teeth.
Physical description
1 rasp: metal; good condition - unused
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Recorder: JMB // Date: 15.2.95 // Description: Heavy raps with different sized teeth on the two sides. Unused. // Inscription: Stamped NICHOLSON // MADE IN CANADA // Dimensions: Length: 40.5 cm // Width: 4.5 cm // Associated information: 1960’s.’
Production place
Canada
Production date
1960-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Production period
1960s
Object name
Rasp, farriery
Material
Metal
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
Farriery
Horse
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16506.tif - High resolution image