Detail View: The David Morgan Rees Collection: Shepherd's crook maker
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Title:
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Shepherd's crook maker
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Caption:
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In the old days it was custom for farmers' sons to search the hedgerows for suitable material for making walking sticks, thumb ticks and Shepherds' crooks. Most country folk have developed this side-line into a profitable hobby by taking it to a fine craft. Fred Bentley of Gillamore, North Yorkshire with a variety of shepherd's crooks, walking sticks and thumb sticks which have been exhibited and sold at agricultural shows in the area.
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Creation Date:
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1970's
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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photograph - b/w
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Display Creator:
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REES, David Morgan
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Repository:
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Special Collection, Sheffield Hallam University
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Image ID:
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10-1193
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Rights:
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David Morgan Rees asserts his right as the creator of these works, in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988) and must be acknowledged in all use of his work. Images may be downloaded by individuals for their own research and private study purposes. Educational organisations and non-profitable organisations may incorporate the images in teaching and learning materials whether print or electronic form. Permission must be obtained from the Learning Centre, Sheffield Hallam University to re-use images in any publication, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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Image Storage Location:
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Special Collection, Sheffield Hallam University
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Related Information:
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The text describing the photographs has been taken from the book "Yorkshire craftsmen at work" by David Morgan Rees, re-published by Sheffield Hallam University Press (1981) ISBN 0863398103. Originally published by Dalesman Books in 1981.
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Creator:
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REES, David Morgan
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Creator Role:
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Photographer; Author.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Subject Heading:
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Handicraft -- England -- Yorkshire -- Photographs
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