University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
75/131
Description
Manually operated, cog driven sack lifter and trolley. This sack lifter was manufactured by Lewis & Sons in Kettering and was dates from around the start of the twentieth century. It was used on the Hever Castle Estate for moving sacks of wheat.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Sack lifter // Hever Castle Estate, Edenbridge, Kent // Description: Manually operated, cog driven sack lifter and trolley. Wood frame with metal. Inscription: G. Lewis & Sons, Kettering // Associated information: This sack lifter was manufactured by Lewis & Sons and is 70 years old. Used on the Hever Castle Estate for wheat when it was moved in the sack’
Production place
Kettering
Object name
Sack lifter
Associated subject
MARKETING AND SELLING : packaging
Wheat
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