Object number
95/46/2
Collection
Description
A large brush with a tapering wooden handle and bristles bound with wire onto a circular or oval base. It is part of the Rumble Collection, and belonged to the donor's father. It dates from circa 1910. This type of brush was used for painting and varnishing.
Physical description
1 brush: wood; metal; bristles; good condition- used
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHES // Accession number: 95/46/1–3 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: Three large brushes with tapering wooden handles and bristles bound with wire onto a circular or oval base. // (1) No inscription 32.5 cm long // (2) [sketch] (2 marks) 29.0 cm long // (3) A. POUND Red paint at top of handle 24.0 cm long // Associated information: 95/46/1–18 // These brushes were owned by Mr. Rumble’s father // They would have been used for painting and varnishing // Date: c. 1910 // Some are as new – some are used.’
Production date
1900-01-01
Object name
Material
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16912.tif - High resolution image
