Log gripper. A wide, flat U shaped piece of iron with spikes on the underside and a leather strap over the top.

Title

Log gripper. A wide, flat U shaped piece of iron with spikes on the underside and a leather strap over the top.

Identifier

ABDUA:18391

Description

Foot log gripper used on the River Dee, Aberdeenshire c. 1800, found during demolition of a house on Guestrow, Aberdeen, 1932. Has four spikes.

Date

Early: 1790 Late: 1910

Format

metal iron leather ox skin, L: 110 mm W: 63 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Guestrow Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Source

Field Collection Date: 1932

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Clark Mr

UUID

9703b510-0109-495e-82cf-4d67eda5268b

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