University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
51/522
Collection
Lavinia Smith Collection
Description
A gallon for measuring grain. It has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
This is a one gallon measure for measuring grain. It is made of steamed wood, probably oak or ash, and has the Royal stamp of verification from Queen Victoria's reign, dating it to between 1837 and 1901.
Physical description
1 measure: wood (oak or ash, pine); fair condition
Production date
1837 - 1901
Object name
Measure, grain, Measure, gallon
Material
Wood, Wood, pine
Associated subject
Berkshire
MARKETING AND SELLING : weighing and measuring
Grain
Associated person/institution
Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)