Iron blade for a spade. The blade is tongue-shaped with a wide open socket. The blade is set upwards from the socket. For spade handle see [1898.21.1 .1] and for wooden wedge see [1898.21.1 .3]. [JC [OPS Move] 23/1/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Iron blade for a spade. The blade is tongue-shaped with a wide open socket. The blade is set upwards from the socket. For spade handle see [1898.21.1 .1] and for wooden wedge see [1898.21.1 .3]. [JC [OPS Move] 23/1/2017]
Long description: Irish spade, now in three separate parts, consisting of long wooden handle [.1] socketed tongue-shaped iron blade [.2] and wooden wedge with leather covering [.3]. [JC [OPS Move] 23/1/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
Cultural groups: Irish
Person: Field collector Percy Manning; PRM source Percy Manning
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1898
Date collected: By 1898
Acquisition information: Donated: 1898
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Covered
Dimensions: Depth: max 68 mm, Width: max 123 mm, Length: max 425 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1898.21.1.2