Half bushel measure
A half bushel measure
Name/Title
Half bushel measureEntry/Object ID
2025.1.926Description
Wood tub with metal bands at the top and bottom as well as four metal struts on the sides to add strength and stability. The bottom of the measure is also strengthened with a metal cross-brace and the top has a single metal strut from one side to the other.Context
Goods were sold according to their volume or capacity, rather than their weight. Hence both dry goods and wet goods, could be measured as the same weight. The basic English and Welsh unit of volume was the gallon but there were different gallons for different goods. "The traditional corn gallon used to measure dry goods, as defined in 1696 and known as the 'Winchester Measure', measured 268.8 cubic inches. There was also an ale gallon, measuring 282 cubic inches, and a wine gallon measuring 231 cubic inches." On 1st January 1826 a standard imperial gallon was made legal. Two gallons made one Peck Four pecks made on BushelCataloged By
Felix LamCategory
Business, Occupation, Tools