Object number
76/209
Description
This is a sample of wheat straw used as roof insulation. It is heavier and longer than present day straw. This sample came from Tarrant Rushton House, Blandford, Dorset, where it was used as insulation 1822-1976.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Wheat straw // sample from roof of a house // Heavier and longer than present day straw // Use- roof insulation- 1822-1976. Tarrant Rushton House, Dorset // Dr B. Blount, Tarrant Rushton House, Blandford, Dorset’
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