Object number
1997
Description
Metal label probably attached to a box used to transport racing pigeons. The label has a hole at each corner and is punched with the words 'PROPERTY OF H.D. BARLEY, HEADLEY HEATH, WORCS. RETURN TO KINGS NORTON STATION'. Pigeons racing involves specially trained homing pigeons being released from a location to fly home as quickly as possible. Barley was a successful breeder of racing pigeons. See further material in archive D84/7.
Physical description
1 label : metal
Archival history
MERL Miscellaneous note - D84/7 Barley donation - H.D. Barley, farmer, stockbreeder and agricultural writer. Barley was also a successful breeder of racing pigeons with which he won various prizes.
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Dimensions
- Length 100 mm
- Height 64 mm
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