Object number
51/762
Collection
Description
A bushel for measuring grain. Inscribed with 'bushel' and 'VR 454' and a Royal stamp of verification, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
This is a one bushel measure for measuring grain. It is made from a steamed sheet of wood, tacked along the side, with a wooden base. It has a metal band at the top and bottom, strengthening struts and two handles. It is inscribed with 'bushel' and 'VR 454' and has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
Physical description
1 measure [bushel]: wood; metal; good condition
Archival history
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 355. Bushel measure from the same mill' (In reference to the West Hendred Mill - note that the description in Smith's cataogue could also be for 51/763)
Production date
1837 - 1901
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_521.tif - High resolution image
