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72/40
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a hay knife, which is used for cutting hay into blocks from the stack. This item was found on Lane End Farm, Shinfield, Reading.
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Hay Knife // Livestock // Mr B. Taylor, Lane End Farm, Cutbush Lane, Shinfield // Description: Iron knife with straight edge and one curved edge, it has a pointed and tong for fixing the wooden handle on to. The handle is missing. Inscription: Brades Mills, Pattn 59. Dimensions: Length: 28 inches // Used for cutting hay into blocks from the stack’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11077.tif - High resolution image
