Object number
75/39
Description
A tinned steel bucket which is wider at the top than the bottom. The rim at the base acts as a stand and the opening at the top is half covered. There is a fixed carrying handle and another handle near the base used tipping the bucket for emptying it. The bucket was used for milking, the design of the top helps to prevent dirt falling into the milk. This item was used at Hertfordshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture, St. Albans.
Physical description
1 bucket: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Bucket // Place of use: Oaklands, date of use: 1920-30s // Herts County College of Agriculture and Horticulture, St Albans // Description: A tinned steel bucket which is wider at the top than the bottomThe rim at the base acts as a stand and the opening at the top is half covered. There is a fixed carrying handle and another handle near the base used tipping the bucket for emptying it. Use: For milking. The design of the top helps to prevent dirt falling into the milk.’
Production place
Hemel Hempstead
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Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12362.tif - High resolution image
