Name/TitleBeet Hoe
About this objectThis was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and builder, on his acre of ground at his home, part of which was cultivated. This hoe is said to be the type used for the second hoeing in the beet rows (a larger hoe is used for the first hoeing, which does the thinning).
Medium and MaterialsBlade made of iron.
Shaft made of ash.
MeasurementsBlade: 5 5/8 inches x 3 1/8 inches including
Socket: 1 1/2 inches (outer diameter)
Shaft: 4 feet and 10 inches x 1 1/8 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.4358
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
