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Wheat Bag Spikes
c. 1800 - 1980Overview
Three long thin metal spikes which are pointed at one end and have a 3cm loop at the other end. The spikes are tied together with a piece of wire.
Historical information
Prior to the use of silos, farmers would store wheat in hesian bags which would be sealed by folding the top edge of the bag over and then one of the metal spikes would be threaded through the folded over edge.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-201-2023.5.8
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Height or length
69 cm
Year
Last modified
Wednesday, 13 December, 2023
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +50 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Shire of Kojonup.
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