Object number
82/25
Description
Half peck used for measuring grain. It bears a Royal verification stamp depicting the phrase '1/2 PECK VR 176' and a crown.
This wooden half peck measure was used for measuring out quantities of grain. It is made of steamed bentwood and bears a Royal verification stamp depicting the phrase '1/2 PECK VR 176' and a crown.
Physical description
1 measure: half peck; cylindrical; wood
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: Measure // Accession number: 82/25 // Classification: MARKETING Grain // Negative number: 60/14258 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Miss E. Cooper [...] // Store: // Condition: Fair // Recorder, date: DJE. 19.10.82 // Description: Wooden half peck measure stamped '1/2 PECK VR 176' and a crown // Dimensions: dia. 15.5cms // ht 14.5cms // Associated information: // References:'
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Height 145 mm
- Diameter 155 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14258.tif - High resolution image
