Turnip hook
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1914
Materials
Iron, Wood
Measurements
410 mm (Length)148 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55400
Summary
Turnip hook - Wooden handled hook, the blade has only a slight curve with the tip graduated to a point. The point is thought to allow the user to impale the turnip to assist in lifting to save bending so much. The blade is then used to trim the top and bottom.
Provenance
Transferred to the Trust from North Dartmoor Museum's Association 1994 - OKMDL number 1991.339.1