Objectnummer
90/40
Vervaardiger
Beschrijving
This is a very large digging tool. The blade is broad and tapers to one end. The T-shaped handle fits into a socket and is strapped to add strength. There is also an inscription on the blade: 'ENGLISH TOOLS LTD.// BULLDOG// MADE IN ENGLAND'. The spade was collected by the donor from a man in the village. It was used for manually digging drainage channels in fields.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 rutting spade: wood; metal; good condition
Archiefgeschiedenis
MERL miscellaneous note –Georgia Charitou- 15 October 2014- The spade was used near Otterburn, Northumbria and was made by English Tools Ltd.
Vervaardiging plaats
England
Objectnaam
Materiaal
Elektronisch document
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