Object number
56/399
Title
Ransomes Newcastle plough, RNE7,
Creator
Description
This metal match Newcastle plough, made by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, is inscribed 'R. N. E. 7', which refers to the model. It was initially loaned to the University of Reading's Farm Mechanisation Department by plough manufacturer's Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, sometime before 1939, where it was used for demonstration. It was later transferred to the museum, and was exhibited in Spring 1974.
Physical description
1 plough: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Metal Match Plough // Inscription R. N. E. 7. // This plough was loaned to the Farm Mechanisation Dept by Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies before 1939. Acquired by Mr Passmore for demonstration. Exhibited in MERL Spring 1974.'
Production place
Ipswich
Production date
1939 - 1939
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 4050 mm
- Length 1350 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13376.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13377.tif - High resolution image
