Name/TitleReaping Hook
About this objectA reaping hook, with an ash handle and iron hook, used to gather up the corn into a sheaf. This tool was used by the donor's grandfather, Charles Cragg, c.1900 and probably more recently on the donor's farm in Chilton. The handle has been scratched with a 'W'.
Medium and MaterialsAsh handle and iron hook.
Inscription and MarksHandle scratched with a 'W'
MeasurementsHandle: 5 inches x 1 1/2 inches (diam.)
Hook: 2 foot 1/2 inches measured round curve, of 3/8 inch bar
Object numberSTMEA:A.3246
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
