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  • Object number
    77/276/1-2
  • Description
    Two graining brushes for clipping into a graining roller. From John Hillier, who was a master painter and decorator in Reading in the 1930s.
    Two graining brushes for clipping into a graining roller (77/275) and used for making a wood grain and knot effect on painted wood. They have badger hair bristles set into a metal case with wooden inserts. Each case has a clip for attaching to the roller. The brushes belonged to the donor's uncle, John Hillier, who was a master painter and decorator in Reading in the 1930s.
  • Physical description
    2 graining brushes: metal; wood; badger hair; good condition
  • Production date
    1930-01-01
  • Object name
    Brush, graining
  • Material
    Wood, Metal, Hair, badger
  • Associated subject
    INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION : building and construction
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13870.tif - High resolution image
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