Número del objeto
95/46/3
Descripción
A large brush with a tapering wooden handle and bristles bound with wire onto a circular or oval base. It is marked 'A. Pound' and there is red paint at the top of the handle. The brush is part of the Rumble Collection, and belonged to the donor's father. It dates from circa 1910. This type of brush was used for painting and varnishing.
Descripción física
1 brush: wood; metal; bristles; good condition- used
Historia del archivo
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHES // Accession number: 95/46/1–3 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: Three large brushes with tapering wooden handles and bristles bound with wire onto a circular or oval base. // (1) No inscription 32.5 cm long // (2) [sketch] (2 marks) 29.0 cm long // (3) A. POUND Red paint at top of handle 24.0 cm long // Associated information: 95/46/1–18 // These brushes were owned by Mr. Rumble’s father // They would have been used for painting and varnishing // Date: c. 1910 // Some are as new – some are used.’
Fecha
1900-01-01
Nombre del objeto
Material
Documento digital
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