[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
62/12
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a peat knife, used on the woodland above the village of Warleggan, Cornwall, for cutting peat. It was used by the donor until 1958-9. The handle was made on the donor's farm, and the iron spade blade was purchased locally.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 peat knife: iron, wood
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'KNIFE // Harvesting - Peat', MERL Recording form – 'Who used it // Used by the owner // When was it used // Until three years ago (1958-9) // Where was it used // On the woodland above the village of Warleggan. // Who made it // The handle was made on the farm + the blade purchased locally. // From what materials is the object made // Iron spade blade + wooden handle.'
[nb-NO]Production place[nb-NO]
Polventon [Warleggan]
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1958
[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4876.tif - High resolution image
