Object number
68/87
Description
Gag or 'farrier's gag', used when having to check inside a horse's mouth. This gag was used by a small farmer in Somerset.
This is an iron horse gag, also called a 'farrier's gag', a veterinary instrument used when having to check inside a horse's mouth. This gag was used by a small farmer in Somerset.
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: GAG (Farriers) // Name and Address of Owner: Major General A. N. Moon, Torphins, Aberdeenshire // 8th August 1968 // Who used it: James Coumsell Moon, Eliza (nte Peters), Small farmer and builder // When was it used: c. 1814-1882 // Where was it used: SOMERSET. MARK MOON/ MARK Causway “Wainbridge”// Has it a local name: Horse Stenchet // From what materials is the object made: Wood, Iron, Brass // Is it corroded or broken or damaged in any way: metal rusted, handle worn, wood worm holes // Additional information: Marked where handle is attached- DAY ?P D AWEET?T // [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10011.tif - High resolution image
