Numero oggetto
92/81
Descrizione
A crescent-shaped seedlip made of galvanised iron, with a strenghtening bar across the centre. It would have hung from the sower's neck by the rope, and would have been supported by the handle. The seedlip was used at Home Farm in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire. The farm was originally part of the Stonor estate.
Descrizione fisica
1 seedlip: metal (galvanised iron); good condition
Storico archivio
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Recorder: JMB // Date: 29.9.92 // Description: Cresecent shaped seed lip made of galvanised iron. It has a strengthening bar across the centre and a handle with a wooden grip riveted to the outer edge. The inner edge has two loops to which is attached a rough coiled rope. // Dimensions: Length: 58.0 cm Width: 30.0 cm Depth: 17.0 cm Width handle: 30.0 cm // Associated information: This seedlip was used at Home Farm. // See attached notes.’
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