shepherd's crook

Name/Title

shepherd's crook

Entry/Object ID

1997.017.011

Description

Long shaft, wooden, with a metal curved hook attached to the shaft with a screw. This crook with its narrow hook was used to control the small lambs if they got into trouble or strayed too far.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Tretreault, Ray

Notes

Accession Date: 28-May-97 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

crook, shepherd's crook

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

June 4, 1997

Update Date

June 5, 2025