University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
60/160
Description
This is a steel drainage spade, with a rectangular blade which is slightly concave at the socket end. The socket is hollow with a hole for one rivet. The handle is missing.
Physical description
1 drainage spade: metal (steel); fair condition- handle missing
Object name
Spade, drainage
Material
Metal, steel
Associated subject
LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT : drainage
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5006.tif - High resolution image