Object number
95/46/7
Collection
Description
A brush with a tapering wooden handle and bristles bound with a copper ring onto an oval base. It is part of the Rumble Collection, and belonged to the donor's father. It dates to circa 1910 and appears never to have been used. This type of brush was used for painting and varnishing.
Physical description
1 brush: wood; bristles; brass; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: BRUSHES // Accession number: 95/46/7–8 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 21.2.95 // Description: Two similar brushed with tapering wooden handles and bristles bound onto an oval base with a copper ring. Base underneath and top of handle painted red. // 95/46/7 As new // 95/46/8 Used // Dimensions: 24.0 cm // Associated information: See Acc. sheet 95/46/1–3 [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_16899.tif - High resolution image
