Object number
54/455
Collection
Description
This is a tooth rasp, a tool used for rasping (or 'floating') a horse's teeth, which involves wearing down the surfaces of teeth to remove sharp points and balance the sides of the horse's mouth. It belonged to a family of horse dealers in Reading.
Physical description
1 tooth rasp: metal; wood; good condition
Production date
1900 - 1900
Object name
Material
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_637.tif - High resolution image