Object number
93/64
Description
A brushing hook, used for clearing undergrowth, clearing ditches, and clearing weeds. It consists of a large metal hook with a socket fixing and a long wooden handle.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHING HOOK // Accession number: 93/64 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 4.11.93 // Description: Large hook with socket and long wooden handle. // Dimensions: Length: 127.0 cm // Associated information: These hooks were used for clearing all types of undergrowth, clearing ditches or weeds like thistles.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16154.tif - High resolution image
