Accession No
1907.810
Description
Sickle, comprising long, slightly curved iron blade, width tapering to its point; cylindrical wooden handle tapering towards point of attachment.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Suffolk; Mildenhall
Period
Post Medieval 19th century 20th century
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Keeble [vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1907.810; MAA: AR 1907.303; TEMP.00548; 1907.196
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
260mm x 50mm x 540mm
Events
Context (Auction / Sale)
Accession register notes: 'B[ought] Keeble, Cambs.'
Event Date 1907
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: Sickle with long, slightly curved, iron blade and wooden handle.
Event Date 23/8/2018
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Agricultural tool. Iron bladed sickle with wooden handle.
Event Date 23/8/2018
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6135 | Freezing
Event Date 20/1/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
Context (Amendments / updates)
Object is marked with the old accession number 1907.196, this number is crossed out in the Accession Register and the object has been renumbered 1907.810.
Event Date 6/1/2025
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Description (Physical description)
Sickle, comprising long, slightly curved iron blade, width tapering to its point; cylindrical wooden handle tapering towards point of attachment.
Event Date 6/1/2025
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:281111
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