Rake
Item
Title
Rake
Description
With six long prongs, these rusted iron rake fragments were discovered near the city of Pompeii. The whole in the center was designated for the attachment of a wooden shaft, which was usually made from oak. Could you imagine using a rake like this in your own garden?
Creator
Artist/Collector
E. E. Ayer / F. J. Skiff & E. Oliva
Date
Date Collected
1902 / Not Provided
Spatial Coverage
Location
Pompeii, Italy
Medium
Medium/Material
Metal (Iron)
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Image No. CSA35210, Cat. No. 26159
© The Field Museum, Image No. A102925, Cat. No. 26862