Object number
70/319
Title
Cider Press, Owlpen Manor, Gloucestershire,
Creator
Description
Pencil drawing of press with screw, circular press and rectangular trough with front opening. By William G. Simmonds, drawn around 1925.
This is a pencil drawing of wooden press with screw, circular press and rectangular trough with front opening; suggestion of wall on either side of press and wooden handle shovel at right. The drawing is by William G. Simmonds, drawn around 1925. W. G. Simmonds exhibited at the Royal Academy.
Physical description
1 drawing, framed; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Drawing // processing fruit cider // Gift Mrs W. Simmonds, Oakridge Lynch. // Description: Cider Press 1925. Pencil drawing of wooden press wioth screw, circular press and rectangular trough with front opening suggestion of wall on either side of the press and wooden handled shovel at right. 34x52cm. Drawn by W. G. Simmonds.Oct.1925. Inscription: Cyder Press, Owlpen Manor. Dimensions: frames- light wood. 58cmx78cm // W. G. Simmonds exhibited at the Royal Academy. Donated by wife of the artist. See also: Acc. Nos 73/194-207, 80/1 +80/24+25 +85/80 for other drawings. Sketch book D/71/2. 1968 catalogue for Simmonds exhibition at Cheltenham Art Gallery D/71/3. Correspondence in Simmonds File (Keeper’s Room), Attached information.’
Production date
1925-10-01
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