Object number
51/716
Collection
Description
This type of grease box was used by carpenters to store grease used to grease screws before using them, to prevent their rusting into the wood. Nothing is known of the origin of this grease box, which is rectangular, made of wood and has a lid which pivots on a screw.
Physical description
1 box: wood
Archival history
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 115. Grease made, made and used by the wheelwright. George Besley', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) [page 13] - 'No.115 // [pencil sketch] // Grease Box - Wheelwright's (Nibbled by a Mouse)'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_525.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13290.tif - High resolution image
