Object number
60/169
Description
This is a splint holder, for holding a lit splint. It is made of wood. It was identified by the Antique Metalware Society in 2002, who dated it as being mid- to late-nineteenth century, and possibly of Irish origin.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: … // Accession number: … // Classification: … // Negative number: … // Acquisition method: … // Acquired from: … // Date: … // Store: … // Condition: … // Recorder: WAP // Date: 26/6/02 // Description: 1 splint holder; made of wood // Dimensions: 25 x 6.5 x 12cm (length x width x height) // Associated information: This object was originally a ‘problem’ item. However, during a visit to MERL by the Antique Metalware Society in June 2002, they described it as a splint holder dating from mid-to-late 19th century, possibly of Irish origin. // References:'
Production date
1825 - 1899
Object name
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3507.tif - High resolution image
