University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
53/275
Collection
Titus Barham Collection
Description
Wooden milk can made of 11 oak staves with a single piece of wood for the base, held together by 3 metal hoops. Used for storing milk.
This small wooden milk can is made of eleven oak staves with a single piece of wood for the base. It is held together by three metal hoops. It was used for storing milk.
Physical description
1 milk can: wood and metal; good condition- slight woodworm
Object name
Can, milk, Pail
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
MARKETING AND SELLING
PROCESSING : storage and refrigeration
Milk
Associated person/institution
The Titus Barham Collection (Collector)