University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
55/8
Description
This is a one pint measure for measuring corn. It is made of wood which has been steamed and bent into shape, with metal banding and vertical struts. It was used and deposited by Charles Midwinter & Son Ltd., corn merchants in Newbury, Berkshire.
Physical description
1 measure: wood and metal; good condition
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
Object name
Measure, corn, Measure, pint
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
MARKETING AND SELLING : weighing and measuring
Grain
Associated person/institution
Midwinter, Charles (Agent)
Rankin, Mr J. C. (Agent)