Número del objeto
75/132
Descripción
This rattle type bird scarer was used for scaring birds on Sutton Seeds Ltd.'s trial grounds on London Road in Reading, Berkshire, in the 1920s. It is stamped 'J.T.E. 191[8]'.
Descripción física
1 bird scarer: wood; metal; good condition
Historia del archivo
MERL Miscellaneous note (71/132–73/134) – ‘The items were salvaged from the scrap heap by Mr Walton & brought to the Museum. He is a driver for Suttons Seeds Ltd. who are leaving Reading & re-establishing at Torquay. The items were all used at the firm’s trial grounds on the London Road, probably c. 1920s. Mr Walton has no personal connection with them.’
Fecha
1910-01-01 - 1919-12-31
Periodo de producción
1910s
Nombre del objeto
Material
Documento digital
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