Name/TitleOven peel
About this objectOven peel used in baking. Used to move embers from the wall oven, and to insert loaves etc.
Used by James Reason (d.1960), his father, Shepherd Reason and grandfather, who were bakers at Front Street Mendlesham.
This peel is unusual as it is entirely made of wood.
Medium and MaterialsMade of ? ash.
MeasurementsTotal length: 9 feet
Blade: 1 foot 1 inch x 6 1/2 inches
Splice: 1 foot 2 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches taking 1 foot 2 inches off handle.
Handle: 7 feet 11 inches
Object Typepeel
Object numberSTMEA:A.2121
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
