Object number
63/15/1-3
Description
Oxshoes are nailed or glued to the ox's hooves to protect the hooves from wear and tear. Each hoof was fitted with two half-shoes, as an ox's hoof is cloven. These three half-oxshoes belonged to the donor's father, who was of 'yeoman stock' from the Bovingdon area of Hertfordshire.
Physical description
3 oxshoes: metal
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5577.tif - High resolution image
