Neep Puller

Dublin Core

Title

Neep Puller

Identifier

ABDUA:18818

Description

Turnip puller, handle in wood, steel blade made from a triple-fluted broadsword (so has a straight blade rather than the usual curved one). Used in the hand lifting of turnips - the hook at the end is hooked into the root as it is lifted.

Date

Early: 1790 Late: 1880

Format

metal steel wood, L: 410 mm W: 49 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire

Provenance

Acquisition Source: McAldowie, A.M Dr