Object number
55/109
Description
Half bushel for measuring grain. Stamped 'County Derby'. Used by Hollingworth Family, Coppice Farm, Melbourne, Derbyshire, circa 1855-1955.
This is a half bushel measure for measuring out quantities of grain. It is made of steamed bent wood with iron banding and side handles. The measure has stamped on the side 'County Derby'. It was used by the Hollingworth Family of Coppice Farm in Melbourne, Derbyshire, circa 1855-1955.
Physical description
1 Bushel Measure: wood and iron
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_881.tif - High resolution image
