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1894.53.8

Iron blade for a spade. It is rectangular in shape, consisting of the flat blade and a large open socket which is angled upwards from the blade. There are two small perforations in the folded edges of the socket. [JC [OPS Move] 11/1/2017]


1894.53.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron blade for a spade. It is rectangular in shape, consisting of the flat blade and a large open socket which is angled upwards from the blade. There are two small perforations in the folded edges of the socket. [JC [OPS Move] 11/1/2017]
Cultural groups
Irish
Person
Field collector Robert John Welch
PRM source Robert John Welch
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1894
Date collected
By 1894
Acquisition information
Donated: 1894
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Perforated, Process Forged (Metal), Process Cast
Dimensions
Depth: max 48 mm, Width: max 137 mm, Length: max 311 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1894.53.8

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Spade, Agricultural Tool