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Description

Large double-handled hedge clippers were used to trim the ‘tails’ on the hanks, while they dried and before the hanks were processed. Darcy Knewstubb was a well known 'paddocker'.

Identification

Object type
Image
Date
1912
Digitisation ID
2007N_Fx34_FLA_0624
Held In
Coolstore

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flax,
flax industry,
hemp,
worker,
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