Name/TitleWhipple tree
About this objectMade of ash with iron fittings, it was painted red and fitted with a centre hook and loop at each end. it was an extra long type to fit a mare that was foaling so that the enlarged stomach would not chafe. it was used at Gipping Farm.
Medium and MaterialsMade of ash with iron fittings, it was painted red.
MeasurementsLength: 4 foot 3 3/4 inches, 119 cm.
Width: 3 3/4 inches tapering to 3 inches at each end. Centre section 9 1/2 cm tapering to 7 1/2 cm at each end.
Object Typeswingtree
Object numberSTMEA:A.4835
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
