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1917.53.409

Shepherd's crook, with a wooden shaft handle and a metal hook. [AB [OPS Move] 27/1/2017]

1917.53.409

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shepherd's crook, with a wooden shaft handle and a metal hook. [AB [OPS Move] 27/1/2017]
Long description
Shepherd's crook, with a wooden shaft handle and a metal hook. The handle has a circle section and is mostly straight. The hook is socketed onto the handle, it extends vertically then curves into the hook. The tip of the is slightly expanded and rounded. [AB [OPS Move] 27/1/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Edward Burnett Tylor
PRM source Anna Rebecca Tylor
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 34 mm, Width: max 135 mm, Length: max 1075 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1917.53.409

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Weapon, Staff

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