Objectnummer
70/284
Beschrijving
A long, narrow sign with a rim and two hooks for hanging. It is made of metal and is black with white lettering. It has the inscription: Reeves. It was used at Reeves Ironworks, Bratton, Westbury, Wiltshire. This item came to the museum as part of the Reeves collection.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 signboard: metal; good condition
Archiefgeschiedenis
MERL Miscellaneous note, Greta Bertram, 10 March 2014 – The Reeves Collection was donated by R. & J. Reeves and Son Ltd. of Bratton Iron Works in Westbury, Wiltshire. The firm, which manufactured agricultural machinery, was well-established by 1849, and went into final receivership in 1970, when the Collection was donated to MERL. Bratton Iron Works was demolished in 1973. A detailed list of all of the objects in the Collection can be found in the accession file for 70/235. Records relating to the firm can be found in the MERL Archives, reference TR REE., MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Sign (Reeves) // Industries // Reeves // Description: A long, narrow sign with a rim and two hooks for hanging. It is made of metal and is black with white lettering. Inscription: Reeves. Dimensions: Length: 132cm, Width: 31cm // Part of the Reeves Collection’
Objectnaam
Materiaal