Summary
Model mouldboard plough, 3- furrow stump jump by Mellor Brothers (J.F. & F.R. Mellor), Adelaide, South Australia, about 1880.
Displayed at the 1880-81 International Exhibition, Melbourne.
Physical Description
Model of a plough, constructed from metal with the exception of the rims of the wheels which are made from copper alloy. The plough is articulated so all joints move, and it has been painted with matte red/pink, white and black paint. The spokes of the wheels are painted a more vibrant red. The chain around the pulley is made from copper alloy.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 20 Sep 1917
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Modelmaker
Mellor Brothers, Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, circa 1880
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Model mouldboard ploughs - stump jump
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
52.5 cm (Length), 26.5 cm (Width), 30 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
565 mm (Length), 280 mm (Width), 273 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Modelmaking, Ploughs
