Object number
95/46/16
Collection
Description
Brush with bristles fixed into a flattened cone-shaped metal collar. Marked '3/4"'. Part of the Rumble Collection, ca.1910.
A brush with a tapering wooden handle and bristles fixed into a flattened cone-shaped metal collar. It is marked '3/4"'. 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
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHES // Accession number: 95/46/12–17 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: Six identical brushes with tapering wooden handles. The bristles are fixed into flattened cone-shaped metal collars. // Inscription: // 3 brushes 1” (12–14) 24 cm // 3 brushes ¾” (15–17) 22.5 cm // Dimensions: Length: 22.5 cm & 24.0 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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