Numero oggetto
81/207
Creatore
Descrizione
This is a machine for cleaning both ordinary and carving knives. It was manufactured by Spong & Co. Ltd. Two labels, one relating to the guarantee and one giving instructions on the use of the machine, are attached to the side of the cleaner.
Descrizione fisica
1 rotary knife cleaner: wooden body; metal (iron) legs; some rust
Storico archivio
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: Knife cleaner // Accession number: 81/207 // Classification: Domestic: cleaning // Negative number: 60/14350 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Mr. Birch, [...], 3.12.81 // Store: // Condition: Fair, some rust // Recorder, date: JMB. 12.1.1982 // Description: This cylindrical knife cleaner is made from wood. It has four iron legs attached to a wooden board and an iron handle. There are two holes for cleaning ordinary knives and one hole for carving knives. Manufactured by Spong & Co. Ltd. // Dimensions: Height: 41.0cm, Diameter: 37.0cm // Associated information: Two labels, one relating to the guarantee and one giving instructions on the use of the machine, are attached to the side of the cleaner. // References:'
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Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14350.tif - High resolution image
