Name/TitlePea Make
About this objectPea make, used to cut and gather peas. The name 'pea make' is East Anglian, 'make' meaning 'to gather'. It has a blade with a slight "S" curve. It opens into a socket, through which the top of the handle passes and is secured by bending in the open top of the socket.
It was used at Mr Ford's farm at Oldham Wall, and later at Henley, by the donor, and his father (died c.1960, aged 85) before him.
Period1890s
Medium and MaterialsIron
Handle: Ash
MeasurementsBlade and socket: 1 foot 3 inches
Cutting edge: 11 inches
Handle: 4 feet 2 inches of which 2 1/2 inches is contained in the socket, and is cut away for it.
Object numberSTMEA:A.5437
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
