Port & River — 1901-1925
Hook, dockers double pronged sack hook
This type of dockers' hook was known as a bale hook. It was used in London's docks to handle large bales of imported cargoes like wool from Australia .
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK86.11/605
- Object name:
- hook, dockers double pronged sack hook
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1901-1925
- Material:
iron alloy (o)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 105 mm, D 120 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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