Name/TitleFlail
About this objectThis was given to the donor by a farmworker, Mr Ernest Hart, of Cockfield, near Bury St. Edmunds. Mr Hart died during World War II, aged c. 60. He had made the flail in order, the donor believed, to thresh some corn for seed.
MakerMr Ernest Hart
Place MadeCockfield
Medium and MaterialsMade from hedgerow wood with a leather hinge.
MeasurementsSwingle: 74 cm
Staff: 142 1/2 cm
Object numberSTMEA:75.A.120.1
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
