Object number
90/44/1-2
Description
This is a copper cylindrical container with lid attached by a small chain and a handle of carrying. It was used for holding sterilised scoops when taking milk samples from churns.
Physical description
1 container: metal (copper)
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note –Georgia Charitou- 15 October 2014- The container was used at National Institute for Research in Dairying (N.I.R.D). This cylinder was presented to Dr. Sharpe, who worked at N.I.R.D, in about 1975. It originated from N.I.R.D and was used for holding long-handled, sterilised milk scoops when taking milk samples from churns.
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