Object number
67/57
Creator
Description
Spittoon which is a receptical for spitting into. Used at The George Inn, Vernham Dean, Hampshire. Made by Price & Co., Bristol c. 1840-50.
This is a a spittoon, which is a receptical for spitting into, mainly chewing tabacco. It was used at The George Inn, Vernham Dean, Hampshire. Made by Price & Co. of Bristol around 1840-50.
Physical description
1 spittoon: cream glazed stoneware; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten Accession’ form (Museum of English Rural) - ‘SPITTON // PERSONAL USE // Gift Dr Fenn, Marlborough, Wilts // Description: Cream glazed circular spittoon or ‘culpidor’ with a mirrored design of leaves and fruit around the sides. The top stores to central hole. // Dimensions: Diameter: 20.5cm // Associated information: This spittoon came from The George Inn at Vernham Dean in Hampshire. It was made by Price & Co of Bristol around 1840-50.’
Production place
Bristol
Production date
1835-01-01
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8839.tif - High resolution image
