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68/314
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This is a beef surround. It is a square netted cloth used for putting around beef when served at large events such as banquets. The net was hand-made in Cumbria in mid-19th century.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 beef surround: netting
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘BEEF SURROUND // Domestic serving food // Mrs Whitaker, Croyden // Netting. Hand made in Cumberland 80-100 years ago, c19th. Made in one piece. Used for putting around rounds of beef for serving [pencil drawing]’
[nb-NO]Production place[nb-NO]
Cumbria
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1850-01-01
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9120.tif - High resolution image