University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
59/106
Description
Nothing is known of the origin of this sheep bow, used to hold a sheep in place when shearing. It would be hammered into the ground and the sheep's head placed in the fork and held in place by some sort of bar (now missing) which could be adjusted to the size of the animal.
Physical description
1 sheep bow: wood
Archival history
59/102-118 were collected by the donor's husband.
Object name
Bow, sheep
Material
Wood
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : shearing
Sheep
Associated person/institution
Dingle, Robin (Agent)