Numero oggetto
51/763
Descrizione
This is a one bushel measure for measuring grain. It is made from a steamed sheet of wood, tacked along the side, with a wooden base. It has a metal band at the top and bottom, strengthening struts and two handles. It is inscribed with 'Oxon', 'bushel' and 'VR 449' and has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
Descrizione fisica
1 grain measure: wood and metal; fair condition- splitting
Storico archivio
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 355. Bushel measure from the same mill' (In reference to the West Hendred Mill - note that the description in Smith's cataogue could also be for 51/762)
Data
1837 - 1901
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_520.tif - High resolution image
