Name/TitleTrussing fork
About this objectThis is a three tined fork with a loop handle. It was used for measuring and manipulating bales during cutting.
Medium and MaterialsMade of iron.
MeasurementsWidth: 1 foot 10 inches
Central tine: 1 foot 8 inches
Lateral tines: 8 1/2 inches
Handle: 3 1/2 inches high x 6 1/2 inches wide
Object Typefork
Object numberSTMEA:A.1081
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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