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Name/TitleRoot Cleaner

About this objectThis implement was used for cleaning beet, and other root crops. It was used by Robert Challis at Chedburgh Forge in the late 19th / early 20th century It was made of iron with an ash handle.

PeriodLate 19th - early 20th century.

Medium and MaterialsMade of iron with an ash handle.

MeasurementsBlade (measured round curve) 8 inches x 7/8 inch
Handle 5 inches (including ferrule)
Ferrule 3/8 inch

Object Typeroot cleaner

Object numberSTMEA:A.3692

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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