Object number
95/46/11
Collection
Description
Broad flat brush with orange bristles, part of the Rumble Collection, ca. 1910. This type of brush was used for painting and varnishing.
A broad flat brush with a flat wooden handle which tapers to the end. The orange bristles are held in place by a metal strip which is tacked into position. The brush is part of the Rumble Collection, and belonged to the donor's father. It dates from circa 1910. 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: BRUSH // Accession number: 95/46/11// … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: This is a broad flat brush. The flat wooden handle tapers to a point and the orange bristles are held in place by a metal strip, tacked into position. // No inscription // Dimensions: Length: 28 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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