Name/TitleSet Of Measures

About this objectThis 1/4 peck measure is one of a set of 5 measures. Used from the early 1900's to 1935 at the Glemsford Post Office, where they were in general use, for seeds, poultry and corn etc. The measures within the set are graded 1/2 Pint, Pint, Quart, 1/4 Peck, Peck and all fit inside each other.The post office was also a general store, selling most articles, including fresh pork, some sausages, gunpowder, plus some garden and farming requirements . The measures have not been used since 1935.

Period1900 - 1935

Medium and MaterialsMade of wood and iron nails.

Inscription and MarksStamped 192 V.R on the outside and with the amount it measured: 1/2 peck

MeasurementsDepth:10.5 cm
Diameter: 19 cm

Object Typemeasure

Object numberSTMEA:76.A.59.1.4

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)