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Dipstick measure
Period:
20th Century
Description:
Measure manufactured by Thomas Macavoy who opened his own dairy utensil works in Stranraer in 1905, the 'Castle Dairy Works'. Large scale manufacturing ceased after the First World War. This measure was designed for testing milk levels.
Place of Production:
T. Macavoy, Stranraer, Wigtownshire
Dimensions:
575mm x 480mm
Source:
Stranraer Museum
Accession number:
WIWMS 1988.434
Digital Number:
SRTL019a-e
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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