Número del objeto
59/461
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Descripción
This felling axe, for felling trees, has a metal head and a long wooden handle enabling it to be swung with both hands. It was made by Robert Sorby of Sheffield and used in Nottinghamshire.
Descripción física
1 axe: metal blade; wooden handle
Forestry work has evolved significantly since the 1940s, with the increasing involvement of women and mechanization of the sector. Over time, axes and billhooks began to be replaced by chainsaws. And now, more women than ever are forging exciting, new career paths in this evolving industry. As tree planting increases across the country, so does the demand for a diverse, skill workforce. // Tree Felling Axe: 59/461
Lugar de producción
Sheffield
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Documento digital
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