A Bushel measure
A Bushel measure
Name/Title
A Bushel measureEntry/Object ID
2025.1.928Description
A wooden tub to with metal bands on the rim and around the base for added strength. On the sides are also four metal strips and the tub has two iron handles, which are locked into the bottom band and which enable the lifting of the tub more balanced.Context
Cities in England had standard weights and measures that were checked by government officials to make sure customers were not being cheated. Once checked the instrument of measure was marked by the official as being correct. This bushel measure mark indicates that it came from North Shropshire County before 1974. The crown represents the official stamp of authority by the inspector, the initials either side represent the monarch of the time (in this case Elizabeth II). The 567 tells us that it is Shropshire with the N indicating the north. (From 1891 Shropshire was divided into two districts — North and South — for police force and inspections and weren't amalgamated into one district until 1st April 1974). The saying 'To hid your light under a bushel' means to keep quiet about your talents. A bushel is for measuring dry goods and if you turned it over a light then the light would be hidden.Cataloged By
Felix LamCategory
Tools, Business