Object number
95/46/10
Collection
Description
Brush with bristles bound by a metal strip, marked '3/4"'. It is part of the Rumble Collection.
A brush with a tapering wooden handle and bristles bound by a metal strip into a long flat head and tacked in position. It is marked '3/4"'. It is part of the Rumble Collection, and belonged to the donor's father. This type of brush was used for painting and varnishing.
Physical description
1 brush: wood; metal; bristles; good condition- used
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHES // Accession number: 95/46/9–10 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: Two similar brushed with tapering wooden handles and bristles bound into a long flat head by a metal strip & tacked into position. // Inscription: ¾” // (9) As new // (10) Used // Dimensions: Length: 27 cm // Associated information: See Acc. sheet 95/46/1–3 [95/46/1–18 // These brushes were owned by Mr. Rumble’s father // They would have been used for painting and varnishing // Date: c. 1910 // Some are as new – some are used.]’
Production date
1900-01-01
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