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Iron hand or bag hook stamped 'D. Macdonald'.
Iron hand or bag hook stamped 'D. Macdonald'.

Iron hand or bag hook stamped 'D. Macdonald'.

Datebefore 1980
Object number00001139
NameBaling hook
MediumMetal
DimensionsOverall: 260 x 150 x 95 mm, 0.55 kg
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionBag hook. Stamped 'D. Macdonald'.HistoryAccording to Ralph Sawyer, who donating three baling hooks to the Museum, this type of hook was used by truck drivers rather than Waterside Workers. The double prong prevented damage to hessian bags.