Номер объекта
55/41
Описание
Coopering is a craft where few measurements are taken, but compasses were used by coopers to measure the heads of casks to ensure a proper fit. The radius of the cask top was taken and measured six times round to obtain the size of the head. This pair of compasses came from the cooper's shop at H. & G. Simonds Ltd., known as the Bridge Street Brewery, in Reading.
Физическое описание
pair of copper's compasses: metal (iron)
Архивная история
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'These compasses measure 8.25 inches long and were used at the cooper’s shop of Messrs H & G Simonds, Reading. Unlike any other woodworker the cooper works to few measurements or patterns, and it is only in making the head that any form of measurement is used. Compasses of this type are used to measure the heads so that they fit properly. The radius of the barrel top is taken and is measured six times round to obtain the correct size of the head.', MERL 'Catalogue index' card – [Coopering – General Card, 55/37–55/56 and 55/66–55/68] – 'This set of Cooper's tools came to the Museum from the Cooper's Department, Messrs H & G Simonds The Brewery, Reading. Although the majority of the tools are modern, indeed some of them were never used, the tools are nevertheless the same as have been used for centuries by both urban and rural coopers.'
Дата
1955
Наименование
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Внешняя ссылка
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_7867.tif - High resolution image