Número del objeto
57/352
Descripción
This dung fork, for spreading manure, was used on a farm at Frosterley, Country Durham. It has a three-pronged head, and is unusually made entirely of wood, rather than metal. It was made by a Carpenter local to the farm, and probably dates from the early-twentieth century.
Descripción física
1 dung fork: wood; good condition [a few worm holes]
Historia del archivo
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Dung Fork // See enquiry form. // Used on a farm at Frosterley, Co. Durham. // [pencil sketch] // Age // Farmer bought at farm sale over forty years ago, but probably much older. // Who made it and where? // Local carpenter // Who used it and where? // Used on a farm at Frosterley Co. Durham. // How was it used (if not obvious) // Used for spreading dropping on pasture land. // Any other information // This is a similar tool to the iron headed one for which form has been forwarded but is the only all wood one I have ever seen, a beautifully made piece.'
Lugar de producción
Durham [county]
Fecha
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Periodo de producción
Early-twentieth century
Nombre del objeto
Material
Documento digital
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1943.tif - High resolution image
