2010/133/1-2

Tarpen Supertrimmer,

This ‘Supertrimmer’ electric garden hedge cutter was made by Tapern Engineering Co. Ltd. in the 1960s. It is 45TN model, serial number FV11825Z. It was given to the Museum in its original box, along with an instruction leaflet. It was purchased by the donor circa 1970 and used to cut the 200 foot long holly hedge in their garden in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. The donor referred to this hedge cutter as a ‘faithful friend’ and it was stored in their garage for many years.

Electrically powered 240 volt hedge-cutter called the 'Tarpen Garden Supertrimmer' in its own cardboard box. Serial number: FV11825Z. Type: 45FN. Packer Number: 301. Machine body of orange plastic, cable yellow. One small loose bolt in box on arrival (deemed superfluous and disposed of). Cutter itself 2010/133/1. Original box 2010/133/2.

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – ‘Description: ‘Tarpen’ garden supertrimmer (hedge-cutter) in its own cardboard box. Serial number: FV11825Z. Type: 45FN. Packer Number: 301. Machine body orange plastic, cable yellow. One small loose bolt in box on arrival – this was deemed superfluous and disposed of. // Cutter itself: 2010/133/1 // Original box: 2010/133/2 // Dimensions: Max length (boxed) 815mm // Max length (unboxed) 765mm // Associated information: Made in England. Purchased in circa 1970 by donor’s parents who lived in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, when they moved to the property in 1964 they cut their holly hedge with hand shears. This ‘faithful friend’ was the first hedge-cutter they purchased and was used on a hedge some 200 feet in length. As time when by this cutter was superseded by others and this item was stored in the garage for many years.’, Museum Object Entry Form – ‘Description of Object/Collection: TARPEN garden supertrimmer (hedge cutter) in its own cardboard box. {Serial No. FV 11825Z; Type 45FN; Packer No. 301. Machine body orange, cable yellow. Made in England. Purchased in about 1970 by donor’s parents who lived in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. When they moved to the property in 1964 they cut the holly hedge with hand shears. This ‘faithful friend’ was the first hedge cutter they purchased and did amazing work on a hedge some 200ft long. As time went by new hedge cutters were purchased to cope with the demands of the holly hedge. Has been stored in the garage for many years and donor’s mother has now moved to smaller premises.’

Coronation Road [Ealing]

1960 - 1969

1960s

Plastic, Metal, Paper