General
General
Object Auto ID
32679
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_41434
Common Name
Spade
Classified Name
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

Spade with blade worn at the bottom edge; entire spade made of steel                      

Provenance

The spade was used in a prison environment-nor Robben Island-and is used as exhibition/education material to illustrate the type of implements used in hard labor.

Description
Material Types
Metal (other)
Colours
Brown
Distinguishing Features

There are traces of blue paint:
Signs of corrosion and minor crack in center of blade.

Inscriptions
82 LASHER MC2 engraving on handle
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Total length: 910 mm x Total width: 220 mm
History
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