University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
75/135
Creator
Steven's Incubators (Manufacturer)
Description
This is a ¼ scale model of a Steven’s Incubator made of varnished wood with metal and glass fittings. The model was used for demonstration purposes.
Physical description
1 model incubator: 1/4 scale; varnished wood; metal and glass fittings
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Model incubator // Peter Hewson, Guilford // Description: ¼ scale model of a Steven’s Incubator made of varnished wood with metal and glass fittings // Associated information: This incubator was used for demonstration purposes. It is of a type used for chickens around 1940. Made by Stevens Incubators Ltd.’
Object name
Incubator, Model
Material
Wood, Metal, Glass
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : breeding
Chicken
Eggs
Associated person/institution
Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Corporate Body)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13538.tif - High resolution image