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57/199
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a thistle spud. Thistles can either be cut down with a scythe, or bruised with a spud or ‘grubber’ before the seed is formed. Spuds have a flat iron head, with a cutting edge. This spud was used in the Weardale area of County Durham. Its handle is missing.
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Weardale // [pencil sketch]'
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[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2930.tif - High resolution image
