Object number
2000/18/1
Title
Duplex liner,
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Description
This is a teat liner from a milking machine. It is a 'Duplex' liner, made by Avon Rubber Co. in the 1950s. The tube is short, with an oval cross-section. It was donated to the museum as part of a collection of material relating to Harold W. Burry, developer of Vaccar milking machines.
Physical description
1 teat liner: rubber
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Teat Liners // Description // Two rubber teat liners for use with milking machines // (1) Duplex liner - 1950s. Made by Avon Rubber Co. // Tube is short with oval section // Length: 15cm // Widest point: 5.5cm // (2) Perfection Pull-more liner // Long tapering tube with ridges - circular section // Length: 30cm // Widest point: 5.5cm // ... Associated information // Part of a collection of material relating to Harold W. Burry 1899-1980, developer of Vaccar milking machines.'
Production date
1950 - 1959
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