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Harris, T (rural tools collector)

The Museum of English Rural Life

bow saw from T Harris
Bow saw. MERL 60/77

Mr T. Harris had a smithy at Witheridge Farm in Hailey, Oxfordshire. He also collected an eclectic variety of tools, implements and items used in agricultural processes. Upon his death in February 1960 his daughter donated many tools from his workshop to the Museum. Harris had previously donated a number of objects to the Museum in 1952 and 1956.

The collection consists of tools and implements collected and used by Harris.

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The objects are catalogued on the online database. Search using the word ‘Witheridge’

Extent
82 objects
Date
-1950s