Object number
58/70
Description
The dibble is a seeding tool used for sowing crop seeds before the general introduction of the seed drill. One person would walk backwards down the row with a dibble in each hand 'dibbling' two rows at a time while another, frequently a woman or child, followed placing seeds in the holes. Nothing is known of the origin of this dibble, which has a very worn handle.
Physical description
1 dibble : metal
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2263.tif - High resolution image
