Object number
64/25
Exhibition
Description
A half gallon used for measuring grain. It is stamped 'V.R.', inspected by the Royal Weights & Measures Inspectors, and the initials 'B.D.G.'.
This is a half gallon measure, used for measuring out quantities of grain. It is made of steamed bentwood, and is stamped 'V.R.', to show that it has been inspected by the Royal Weights & Measures Inspectors, and also has the initials 'B.D.G.'.
Physical description
1 grain measure: wood
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'MEASURE (HALF GALLON) // Period // 19th Century // Description // Stamped by Weights & Measures Inspectors V.R. also initials B.D.G. // 6" diameter 6" high wood.'
Production date
1837 - 1901
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5795.tif - High resolution image
