Object number
67/49
Description
This is a pair of metal shears, used for cutting the wool from sheep. They were used in the early 20th century in Denmead, Portsmouth.
Physical description
sheep shears: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten catalogue’ form - ‘SHEARS // LIVESTOCK Sheep shearing // J Hurst, Park Road. Denmead, Portsmouth. Hampshire // In use in first quarter of this century or Denmead, Portsmouth by the owner [pencil drawing]’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9711.tif - High resolution image
