Chicory Devil made by Dinny Justice who was a Blacksmith on Phillip Island.Hand forged Iron Tool for chicory harvesting by hand. 1050mm long with a blade 370mm x 50mm sharpened at the end. Footrest protruding 90mm - 100mm each side of the shaft at the top of the blade. Handle loop at top of shaft 130mm x 77mm.local history, rural industry, horticulture, chicory devil

This photograph was taken by the Herald & Weekly Times and donated to Audrey McFee. Chicory was first grown on Phillip Island in 1870. It was used in coffee essence and for medicinal purposes.Audrey McFee using a 'Chicory Devil'; a specially designed hand implement used to dig out chicory when the ground is too wet for the ripper blades to be used.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, chicory industry, black & white photograph, audrey mcfee, chicory, phillip island