Object number
76/253/1-11
Creator
Description
This consists of two horse gear machines, used for driving farm machinery using horses. This pair was made by R. Hunt & Co Ltd, Atlas Works, Colchester, having been specifically commisioned by MERL.
Physical description
horse gear: metal, wood
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Horse Gear // R. Hunt & Co Ltd., Atlas Works, Earls Colne, Colchester // Description: Spur wheel horse gear F35. Wooden base blocks, iron supports and drive rods, two toothed gear. Inscription: R. Hunt & Co. Earls Colne, England. F15 + F35 Gear. // Associated information: Made specifically for MERL by R. Hunt & Co. Used for driving barn material.’, MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Horse Gear // R. Hunt & Co Ltd., Atlas Works, Earls Colne, Colchester // Description: Intermediated motion H68. Made of iron with wooden base. Inscription H68 S1178// Associated information: Made specifically for MERL by R. Hunt & Co. Used for driving barn material.’
Production place
Colchester
Production date
1974 - 1974
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 305 cm
- Length 165 cm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13935.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13936.tif - High resolution image
