Object number
65/312
Description
This is a strickle, which is used to shapen scythes. This example was found in cottage at Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Physical description
1 strickle: wood; abrasive coating; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten catalogue’ form – ‘STRICKLE // Harvesting // 65/312 // J. G. Dent Esq, Sunnyside, Halton East, Skipton in Craven, Yorkshire // see Mr Dent’s letter and also 65/313 // twin handle, body- square cross section, tapered towards end. Abrasive coating on all four sides [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_6407.tif - High resolution image
