scarecrow

scarecrow is a artificial physical object or decoy.

Also recorded as hay-man.

Overview

Its recorded use is bird scarer. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

human-like decoy or mannequin placed in fields

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Scarecrow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1990797: scarecrow
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