Crate
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal and paint
Measurements
280 mm (H); 673 mm (W); 543 mm (Length); 251 mm (D)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32613.1
Summary
Wooden crate painted black with evidence of woodworm. Stregthened inside with wooden battens. On the front through a metal eyelet is tied a buff luggage label handwritten in very faded black ink; C Will / No, 18742 / North Somerset Yeomanry. On either end is a large metal plate secured by four large screws with a drop handle.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.