Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Yardstick

unknown (Manufacturer)

Carved colliery official's yardstick given to William Lewis on his retirement in 1881. The yardstick has been adapted as a walking stick. About 6" has been cut off one end (removing the knob with hole to raise the lamp) and a curved length of wood attached to form a new handle.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2015.28

Historical Associations

Association Type: Colliery
Place: Llwynrhidia Colliery

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Period: 1881

Acquisition

donation, 13/3/2015

Measurements

Length (mm): 837
Width (mm): 105
Height (mm): 25
Weight (g): 250

Material

Wood

Categories

Coal Mid Glamorgan 1880s
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