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82/28
Description
This is a packet of black lead wrapped up in paper and enclosed in a white envelope which has the following printed on it: 'Superior blacklead, mix well with turpentine or vinegar'. Black lead was another term for graphite and was used for polishing iron grates and ranges. This packet was given to the donor by the blacksmith in Todmorden, Yorkshire.
Physical description
1 packet of black lead: fair condition, ink stain, dirty.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: Blacklead // Accession number: 82/28 // Classification: DOMESTIC Cleaning // Negative number: // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Mary & Quentin Neal, [...] // Store: Small objects // Condition: Fair - ink stain, dirty // Recorder, date: DJE. 19.10.82 // Description: Blacklead wrapped up in paper and enclosed in a white envelope, printed 'Superior blacklead, mix well with turpentine or vinegar'. // Dimensions: packet 10x7cms // Associated information: Given to the donor by the blacksmith in nearby Todmorden. // Blacklead was used for polishing iron grates and ranges. // References:'
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