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68/176
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
A pair of ear caps, made to protect horses ears from flies. These caps were handmade by Mrs S. Allwright around 1920. They are made from cotton and wool, with decorative embriodery and tassels. They were used on Roke Farm in Oxfordshire.
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: EAR CAPS // Name and address of Owner: S. Allwright, Roke Farm, Benson, Oxon // 15 May 68 // When was it used: 1920s // How was it used: To protect horses ears from flies // Where was it used: Roke Farm, Oxon // Who made it: Mrs S Allwright // When was it made c.1921 // From what materials is it made: Cotton Wool // Is it damaged: faded blue wool // What are its approx. measurements: Length: 40cm // [pencil drawing].’
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Roke Farm [Benson]
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[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10245.tif - High resolution image
