Object number
51/305
Collection
Description
This is a large wooden trestle with four legs, with the top shaped to support a wagon wheel. It was used by Mr Middleton, a wheelwright from Eddington, Hungerford. Trestles are used to support wood while it is being sawn and while parts are being assembled.
Physical description
1 trestle: wood; large
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: Wheel trestles // Age…: c. 1860 // Name and address of present owner: Middleton // Description of use to which it was put…: Purchased sale. 1951.’
Production date
1860-01-01 - 1869-12-31
Production period
1860s
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Height 460 mm
- Length 860 mm
- Width 560 mm
Associated subject
