Iron hand or bag hook with wooden handle

Datebefore 1980

Object number00001140

NameBaling hook

MediumMetal, wood

DimensionsOverall: 145 x 115 x 60 mm, 0.2 kg

ClassificationsTools and equipment

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionBag hook. Typically used by waterside workers to move goods.
HistoryRalph Sawyer: Waterside Workers did not usually own these hooks. They were issued to the waterside workers by the company so as not
to tear the hessian bags.

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