Objektnummer
83/1
Upphovsman
Beskrivning
A semi-complete rake head, made of willow, with thirteen tines inserted. It was purchased from Ernest Sims, a rakemaker from Pamber End, Hampshire, who was still taking occasional orders for hay rakes in 1983 at the age of 88.
Arkivhistorik
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: RAKE HEAD // Accession number: 83/1 // … // Recorder: RDB // Date: 7/1/83 // Description: Semi complete hay rake head in willow. // 13 tines inserted. // Dimensions: 65.2 cm long. // tines 15.5 to 16 cm long. // Associated information: From the workshop of Earnest Sims of Pamber End. Mr Sims was visited in January 1983 at the age of 88 // He still takes occasional orders for hay rakes. // References: See Jenkins, ‘Traditional Country Craftsmen’ pp 63–72.’
Produktionsplats
Pamber End
Datum
1983 - 1983
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