Object number
66/216
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Description
A dressing machine model, made by A. Gentry who made full sized machines, at Great Totham, Essex.
This is a model dressing machine model, made by A. Gentry who made full sized machines, at Great Totham, Essex. He made this model for the amusement of his children.
Physical description
1 model dressing machine: wood, iron
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Dressing Machine // Name and Address of owner: Mr Howard Gentry, Danbury Lodge Drove, Woofalls, Salisbury, Wilts // 21/2/66 // Who used it: Maker’s children // When was it used: pre 1914 // Who made it? A. Gentry, Great Totham, Essex. // Where was it made: Gt Totham // From which material is it made: Wood, Iron // Is it corroded or broken or damaged in any way: Model originally stored spare sieves at front section // Additional information: maker made full size machines. This was made for amusement of his children. 2 relations of some village were in competition making cleaning machines. Visit on 27th August 1970- Miss L. K. Gentry with nephew (donor) provided further information that from A Gentry made dressing machines- at least two generations- his father (maker if model) and his father. Mid 19th century origin in Essex. Also repaired malfunc machines at later period.’
Production place
Great Totham
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