Object number
87/23
Description
This is a rectangular cardboard container for storing six eggs. On the lid is inscribed, 'EGGS - WITH CARE', with a space to add the address and date. It was cleared from Mr Swingler's house in Earley, Reading, Berkshire, after his death and brought to the Museum by Dr. S. Ward in July 1987. Mr Swingler had lived in his house in Earley since 1947.
Physical description
1 egg box: cardboard; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: EGG BOX // Accession number: 87/23 // Classification: MARKETING Dairy Produce eggs // Negative number: 60/15198 // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: From the house of Mr R. Swingler (via Dr. S. Ward), [...], July 1987 // Store: small object // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 8.9.87 // Description: Rectangular, cardboard egg carton held together by staples at the corners. It has cardboard divisions which form 6 sections for eggs. It is lined with corrugated cardboard to protect the eggs. // Inscription on lid: EGGS - WITH CARE // Also a place for the address and date. // Dimensions: 17.5cm x 12.0cm Height: 6.5cm. // Associated information: Brought to the Museum by Dr. Ward when Mr Swingler's house was cleared after his death. Other material from 1940's-1950's given to Reading Museum. // Mr. Swingler lived in this house since 1947. // References:'
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15198.tif - High resolution image
