Description
Handmade English hoe with woodworm, made originally for Harry Hunt (1877-1958), the father-in-law of Richard Bowles and grandfather of Marion Allen. It was made by the Sedgeberrow blacksmith, who lived on the farm next-door to Harry Hunt.
Year created
Undated - c1930-1940
Publication Date/Date Made
Undated - c1930-1940
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
138 cm x 13 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
Woodworm
Supporting Information
Harry Hunt was a farmer by profession and also had a big garden. His father had been a farmer in Oxfordshire and had come to Sedgeberrow by train, arriving with his animals on the train as well. He acquired two farms, one at Blakes Hill and another at Sandfield, originally bought for the son who went to fight in the 1st World War. But he was killed at 18 so the farms were split between the family.
Donor or Creator of Records
Marion Allen
Provenance
From the tool-shed of Richard Bowles (father of Marion)
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
August 2010
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
2102/MGT/A