Object number
74/108
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Description
This is an hoe used for digging up weeds and onions. This example has a rectangular paper label on wooden handle in maroon and silver forged tang and semi-circular blade of steel. This was manufactured by Spear and Jackson.
Physical description
1 onion hoe: metal [steel], wood, white and maroon paint; good condition
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Hoe, Onion // Manufacturer Spear & Jackson // Mr E. Beckley, Guilford, Surrey // Inscription: Rectangular paper label on wooden handle in maroon and silver forged tang and semi-circular blade of steel. Maroon finish wooden handle with plated ferrule.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12048.tif - High resolution image
