Object number
77/268/1-2
Creator
Description
This is a scythe and snead handle, the blade is stamped 'Fussel Mells' and the handle 'made in USA'. This tool was first used by the donor's father in East Hanney and subsequently by the donor on his farm at Medmenham, Henley, Oxfordshire.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – 'Scythe // metal and iron, sneak- wood- hickory or ash // stamping on scythe blade 'EST CROWN 'FUSSEL MELLS' also '2' and a symbol // snead made in usa, scythe made in Fussel or Nash // Mr A. W. E. Daniels father East Hanney Berkshire (*Oxf), subsequently used by donor on his farm, Medmenham, Henley, Oxf // A. W. Daniels, Slough'
Production place
United States of America, Somerset
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13865.tif - High resolution image
