University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
94/2
Collection
Zeneca Collection
Creator
W. T. French & Son Ltd. (Manufacturer)
Description
This is a 'Mysto' Pneumatic knapsack sprayer (No.8). It was used for distributing insecticides over crops as protection. It has manufactured by W. T. French and Son in Ladywood, Birmingham.
Physical description
1 'Mysto' pneumatic knapsack sprayer: metal; good condition
Archival history
manufactured by W. T. French & Son of Birmingham; part of Zeneca collection
Production place
Birmingham
Production date
1930-01-01
Object name
Sprayer
Material
Metal
Associated subject
CULTIVATING : protection
Insecticides
Associated person/institution
Eclipse Spraying Co. Ltd., Jealott's Hill Research Station (Corporate Body)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16312.tif - High resolution image