University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
57/356
Description
A scythe cradle is used, when attached to handle of scythe, for catching cut crop and leaving it heaped in line on one side. The museum holds no information about where this scythe cradle was made or used.
Physical description
1 scythe cradle: wood
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Scythe cradle // [pencil sketch]'
Object name
Scythe cradle
Material
Wood
Associated subject
HARVESTING : cutting and reaping
Cereal crop
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4725.tif - High resolution image