Object number
82/23
Description
Peck used for measuring corn. It bears a Royal verification stamp 'PECK VR 176'. From Mr Stewart a carpenter in South Green, Billericay, Essex.
This wooden peck measure was used for measuring out quantities of corn. It is made of steamed bentwood and bears a Royal verification stamp depicting the phrase 'PECK VR 176' and a crown. It belonged to Mr Stewart, the father of Amelia Stewart, who died circa 1925. He was a carpenter and lived at South Green, Billericay, Essex.
Physical description
1 grain measure: wood; fair condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: Measure // Accession number: 82/23 // Classification: MARKETING Corn // Negative number: 60/14258 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Miss E. Cooper [...] // Store: // Condition: Fair // Recorder, date: DJE. 19.10.82 // Description: Wooden peck measure stamped 'PECK VR 176' and a crown // Dimensions: dia. 23cms // height 24cms // Associated information: Formerly belonged to Amelia Stewart's father who died c1925. He was a carpenter and lived at South Green, Billericay. // References:'
Production date
1850-01-01
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 240 mm
- Diameter 230 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14258.tif - High resolution image
