Name/TitleCorn Measure (Bushel)

About this objectBushel measure for corn. There are hoops at the top and bottom of the measure, six straps on the sides and three straps across the bottom. Inside and outside it has been reinforced by patches of galvanized iron.

Medium and MaterialsBody: Willow
Hoops: Iron
Stays: Iron
Handles: Iron
Reinforcements: Galvanized iron

Inscription and MarksIt is marked outside: BUSHEL

MeasurementsHeight: 392mm
Diameter: 366mm
Handles: 115mm wide x 76mm
With brackets: 164mm x 20mm
Top hoop width: 25mm
Bottom hoop width: 29mm
Vertical stays: 16mm
Base straps: 338m x 20mm
Inside iron patches: 97mm x 290mm
Outside iron patches: 70mm x 175mm

Object numberSTMEA:A.3799

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)