Object number
65/116
Collection
Exhibition
Description
A half bushel measure for measuring out quantities of grain. It is made of steamed bent wood with iron banding and side handles. It is marked 'I.B.I.' There is no sign of a verification stamp, suggesting that it was used for roughly measuring out quantities. It is part of the Saint Mary Bourne Collection, from the village of Saint Mary Bourne in Hampshire.
Physical description
1 measure: wood and metal; fair condition- damaged and repairedNo sign of any official verification stamp, suggesting this was used for roughly measuring out quantities.
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note – ‘The St. Mary Bourne Collection // 65/116. Measure (1/2 Bushel)'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9096.tif - High resolution image