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Guss and crook
Device known as a guss and crook. Long metal chain with large hook at one end and loop of rope at the other end. 'Worn by children prior to 1841-42 for the haulage of coal' in mines (from label hand written by Harry Rogers)
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.128/204
Acquisition
Purchase, 23/12/2009
Measurements
Length
(mm): 890
Width
(mm): 70
Weight
(g): 950
Material
wrought iron
hemp
Location
In store
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