Object number
72/40
Description
This is a hay knife, which is used for cutting hay into blocks from the stack. This item was found on Lane End Farm, Shinfield, Reading.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Hay Knife // Livestock // Mr B. Taylor, Lane End Farm, Cutbush Lane, Shinfield // Description: Iron knife with straight edge and one curved edge, it has a pointed and tong for fixing the wooden handle on to. The handle is missing. Inscription: Brades Mills, Pattn 59. Dimensions: Length: 28 inches // Used for cutting hay into blocks from the stack’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11077.tif - High resolution image
