[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
64/25
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a half gallon measure, used for measuring out quantities of grain. It is made of steamed bentwood, and is stamped 'V.R.', to show that it has been inspected by the Royal Weights & Measures Inspectors, and also has the initials 'B.D.G.'.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 grain measure: wood
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'MEASURE (HALF GALLON) // Period // 19th Century // Description // Stamped by Weights & Measures Inspectors V.R. also initials B.D.G. // 6" diameter 6" high wood.'
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1837 - 1901
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[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5795.tif - High resolution image
