Object number
54/1
Description
This drag rake, also sometimes called a 'wooden errish rake', is made completely of wood, and has seventeen tines. It originally came from Torquay, in Devon. It is of a type which was used before the introduction of horse rakes in the 19th century. It was used for raking up after the bulk of the hay crop or the sheaves of the corn crop had been cleared. The worker grasped the end of the handle with one hand and the crosspiece with the other and walked along with his back to the rake, lifting it when filled.
Physical description
1 drag rake of wood. A-frame with short cross-spar and handle, and significantly longer head. Originally featured 16 tines but one broken. Several appear to be modern replacements.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: // Accession number: // Classification: // Negative number: // Acquisition method: // Acquired from, date: ... // Store: // Condition: // Recorder, date: // Description: // Dimensions: // Associated information: See attached card // This drag rake came to the Science Museum from Torquay, Devon. Presented by A. H. Ogilvie // Sc. Museum numbers: 15204 Inv. 1928-1201 // Alt. Name. Wooden Errish Rake // References:'
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Material
Dimensions
- Width 1620 mm
- Height 1280 mm
- Width 150 mm
- Length 1390 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_338.tif - High resolution image
