Name/TitleBean Dibbler

About this objectThis dibbler was used for the making of holes and sowing beans (the corn dibbler had more of a slender head). The dibblers were used in pairs, the operator walking backwards, and the women and children following to place the seeds in the holes.

Medium and MaterialsBean dibbler: Iron
Handle: Ash

MeasurementsTotal lengths: 2 feet 9 1/4 inches
Shank: 1 foot 11 1/2 inches
Head: 6 inches
Diameter of head: 1 7/8 inches
Width of stirrup-handle: 5 1/8 inches
Depth of stirrup-handle: 2 1/2 inches
Cross-bar of handle: 7 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches x 1 1/4 inches

Object Typedibber

Object numberSTMEA:A.3760

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)