Object number
66/219/2
Creator
Description
Measure used along with a milk can by a Berkshire farmer until 1940 for selling milk at Farley Hill. Made by Lister, Dursley, Gloucestershire.
This is a measure which was used along with a milk can (66/219/1) by a Berkshire farmer up until 1940 for selling milk at Farley Hill. They were manufactured by Lister of Dursley, Gloucestershire.
Physical description
1 measure: tinned metal and brass; good condition[cont'd]...stamped on front of can: 'Lister, Dursley, made in England'; stamped on handle and side of measure: '1/2 pint, Lister, Official Stamp GR 408R 40'
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card - ‘CAN AND MEASURE // Marketing- Dairy Produce- Milk //Inscription: Lister Dursley Made in England // Origin: Farley Hill, Berkshire // User: Farmer in Farley Hill //Source: Mrs Guerrier, Maggs Green, Aborfield, Near Reading // Description: A large oval can of approx. 1 gallon capacity (the figure 8 is printed on the front of the lid). It has a rim at the bottom. The lid fits tightly and is attached by a brass hinge. There is also a piece of brass on the front edge of the lid. The handle is attached at the top of the sides and can swing across to rest in a horizontal position. A detachable ring fits inside the can and acts as a seal when the lid is closed. Attached inside at the back is a metal bracket to carry the measure. // The measure is ½ pint capacity and is made of tinned metal with a curved brass handle for hanging. // Use: For selling milk, The large can acted as a bulk supply and milk was sold by measure. // History: This can was given to Farley Hill W.I. and Mrs Guerrier obtained the items when the W.I was disbanded.’
Production place
Dursley
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
Object name
Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8335.tif - High resolution image
