Numero oggetto
95/46/3
Descrizione
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.
Descrizione fisica
1 brush: wood; metal; bristles; good condition- used
Storico archivio
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.’
Data
1900-01-01
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Documento esterno
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