Object number
71/105
Collection
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Description
A rectangular nameplate with a raised rim and three holes for fixing. It bears the inscription 'H. C. E. Hulands, Maker, Yatton Keynell'. These nameplates from the Reeves Collection were made to be fixed to Reeves’ own machines made by other companies which were distributed by Reeves acting as agents.
Physical description
1 nameplate: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'from H. C. E. Hulands of Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire'., MERL Miscellaneous note, Greta Bertram, 10 March 2014 – The Reeves Collection was donated by R. & J. Reeves and Son Ltd. of Bratton Iron Works near Westbury, Wiltshire. The firm, which manufactured agricultural machinery, was well-established by 1849, and went into final receivership in 1970, when the Collection was donated to MERL. Bratton Iron Works was demolished in 1973. A detailed list of all of the objects in the Collection can be found in the accession file for 70/235. Records relating to the firm can be found in the MERL Archives, reference TR REE.
Production place
Bratton
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10522.tif - High resolution image
