Object number
75/147
Description
A tankard engraved 'Staffs Agriculture Society, etc.. Challenge Silver Tankard presented by G. P. Stubbs Esq. for Best Crawler Tractor'.
This is a silver tankard engraved 'Staffs Agriculture Society, Lichfield, Tamworth & Walsall District. Challenge Silver Tankard presented by G. P. Stubbs Esq. for Best Crawler Tractor'. The tankard was used as a prize for a competition.
Physical description
1 silver tankard; metal; good condition: tarnished
Label Text
8. Tankard, a prize given by the Staffordshire Agricultural Society. This Tankard was given to W. J. Petch, for two years running: 1949 and 1950, for having the 'Best Kept Crawler Tractor.' Awards like these and others similar were common in society shows. Other awards could include: 'best of breed' awards, various best farm equipment awards, ploughing and harvesting races. The awards themselves came in the form of cups, tankards, certificates, medals and rosettes. They were classed as special awards as the competitors were judged by their peers. 75/147.5. Tankard, a prize given by the Staffordshire Agricultural Society. This Tankard was given to W. J. Petch, for two years running: 1949 and 1950, for having the 'Best Kept Crawler Tractor.' Awards like these and others similar were common in society shows. Other awards could include: 'best of breed' awards, various best farm equipment awards, ploughing and harvesting races. The awards themselves came in the form of cups, tankards, certificates, medals and rosettes. They were classed as special awards as the competitors were judged by their peers. 75/147.
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Tankard (Staffs Agricultural Society) // Mark- Staffs Agriculture Society, Lichfield, Tamworth & Walsall District. Challenge Silver Tankard presented by G. P. Stubbs Esq. for Best Crawler Tractor // Silver tankard, straight sides solid squarish handle // Bill Petch’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13569.tif - High resolution image
