University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
59/277
Description
Nothing is known of the origin of this barking iron. It was used for stripping bark from branches of felled trees in order to obtain tannin for treating leather.
Physical description
1 barking iron: metal; fair condition- handle missing
Object name
Iron, barking
Material
Metal
Associated subject
PROCESSING : skin processing
PROCESSING : wood processing
Leather
Associated person/institution
Gardner, R. C. B. (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2902.tif - High resolution image