Object number
92/90
Title
Hoppus's Practical Measuring,
Description
This is a small book of tables for calculating quantities and prices for timber and stone. The book is called 'Hoppus's Tables for Measuring or Practical Measuring' by E. Hoppus. It is the 17th edition. The item came from the family's home in Hook. This book has been deaccessioned and reaccessioned into the University of Reading Library.
Physical description
1 book: fair condition- cover broken, part missing
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: HOPPUS' PRACTICAL MEASURER // Accession number: 92/90 // Classification: Trades + Professions // Negative number: 60/16012 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: 17 February 1992 [...] Hook // Store: Small object // Condition: cover broken, part missing // Recorder, date: JMB 30.9.92 // Description: Small book of tables for calculating quantities and prices of timber and stone. 17th edition. // Dimensions: Length: 17.5 cm Width 7.0 cm // Associated information: This item came from the family home, Conifers, London Road, Hook. This house was built by Daniel Harfield. // References:', MERL miscellaneous note –Georgia Charitou- 16 October 2014- This item came from the family home, Conifers, London Road, Hook. This house was built by Daniel Harfield.
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