Object number
2001/10
Description
Cider keg or harvest barrel, is thought to have been used by haymakers, possibly in the 17th century. Bought in Devon.
This cider keg, also described as a harvest barrel, is thought to have been used by haymakers, possibly in the 17th century. It was bought by the donor in Devon. It is coopered with iron bands at either end. The wood is painted brown. The mouth is corked, although the cork is not original. A string loop is threaded through at the base of the mouth.
Physical description
1 cider keg: wood, metal, string, cork
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Keg, Cider // Description // One cider keg (also described as a harvest barrel) used in the field by haymakers. // It is coopered, with two iron bands at either end. Wood is painted brown. Corked mouth, although not original cork. String loop threaded through at base of mouth. // Dimensions // 19 x 11cm (length x diameter at end) // Associated information // Owned by Brigadier G. L. Pethick of same address as above. It was bought by hum "many years ago" in Devon. // No further information.'
Production date
1600-01-01 - 1699-12-31
Production period
Seventeenth century
Object name
Material
Associated subject
