butcher's hanger; spikes

Name/Title

butcher's hanger; spikes

Entry/Object ID

1994.016.001 a-d

Description

Shaped wooden beam used as hanger for beef. At center is an iron strip bolted through to hold three iron spikes at the top edge; strip is shaped at top. Iron bolts. Four holes cut through wood - two at each end. Looks home made. b) and d) are spikes with blunt ends. d) is a curved spike.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Harvey, Dudley

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Apr-94 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

hanger; spikes, butcher's hanger; spikes

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 12, 1997

Update Date

June 19, 2025