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 Colne Oyster Fishery - fishing gear. 1915.

Colchester and Essex Museum ?

Used in Essex Gold, page 14, which says Some traditional tools of the oysterman L-R a laying 'tendle' basket, baskets for packing oysters for despatch to market, an 'evil'[ heavel ] or prong for lifting oysters, 'cultacs' for sorting and separating oysters, and behind, a hand dredge. 
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Colne Oyster Fishery - fishing gear. 1915.
Colchester and Essex Museum ?
Used in Essex Gold, page 14, which says "Some traditional tools of the oysterman L-R a laying 'tendle' basket, baskets for packing oysters for despatch to market, an 'evil'[ heavel ] or prong for lifting oysters, 'cultacs' for sorting and separating oysters, and behind, a hand dredge.


Photo: John Leather Collection
Image ID BF03_001_112_002


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.