Object number
70/121
Title
Robertson's Highland Sheep Dip,
Description
This is a rectangular metal enamelled sign advertising Robertson's sheep dipping compounds. It shows sheep on a hillside beside a loch with mountains in the background. It is coloured red, blue, cream and green. This sign was collected with the trade records which are in the archives.
Physical description
1 sign: good condition- chipped at corners
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Sign- Robertson’s Highland Sheep Dip // Marketing // Gift Cooper, Mcdougall and Robertson Ltd, Berkhamstead, Herts // Description: Rectangular enamelled metal sign advertising sheep dipping compounds. Coloured red, blue, cream and green. It shows sheep on a hillside beside a loch with mountains in the background. Dimensions: Height: 91cm Width: 61cm // Associated information: Inscription: Manufactured in Oban, Scotland. Exterminate Vermin, Improve quality of wool, Robertson’s Highland Sheep Dip. Summer Speciality, Highland Fly dip. Approved by the departments of Agriculture of Great Britain and Ireland, Argentina and Cape Colony. Paste Powder and Fluid.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12009.tif - High resolution image
