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Brush Hook

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Material
METAL-STEEL; WOOD-UNKNOWN;
Description
Bush or brush hook has an oval wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade is slightly chipped but still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end and …
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Other Names
Bush hook
Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Sub-Category
AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Description
Bush or brush hook has an oval wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade is slightly chipped but still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end and is in good condition.
History Of Use
Bush hook was used for agriculture use in controlling underbrush and the clearing of grasses.
Material
METAL-STEEL; WOOD-UNKNOWN;
Accession No.
2018.65.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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