Box 36: Trades and Professions

Reminiscence Loan Box

1.POLICE:        
Policeman’s Helmet (L.5461)
Policeman’s Truncheon (a)
Policeman’s Whistle (b)

2.BUTCHER:    
a) Straw Hat (L.4624)
b) Striped Apron (L.5463)
c) Weighing Scales for Carcasses (L.2002.1003)

3.GARDENER:  
a) Green Gardening Gloves (L.5464)
b) Trowel (L.5465)
c) Potato and Vegetable Sack (L.5466)

4.TEACHER:    
a) Mortar Board
b) Set of Rulers in a Wooden Box (L.4672)

5.COBBLER/SHOEMAKER:  
Wooden Shoe Last (L.4855.1)

6.CHEF:        
a) Chef’s Hat (L.5467)
b) Metal Whisk (L.5468)
c) Wooden Spoon
d) Pastry Brush

7.CAR MECHANIC:  
a) Set of 3 Spanners
b) Socket Set (L.5470.1.2)
c) Vauxhall Car Manual (L.5469)

8.CARPENTER:  
Auger with Wooden Handle (L.1985.24)

9.TYPIST:    
a) Typewriter Ribbon Tin (L.867)
b) Pitman’s Typewriting Instruction Manual

10.ELECTRICIAN:    
a) Fuse Wire
b) Small Screw Driver (L.5472)
c) Pair of Pliers (L.5473)
d) “The Electric Guide” Booklet (L.5474)

11.BANKER:  
a) Bowler Hat (L.5475)
b) Financial Times (L.5476)
c) X3 Lloyds Bank Money Envelopes (L.3049.2.3.5)

12.MILKMAN:  
a) Arun Valley 1/3 Pint Milk Bottle (L.1987.719.4)
b) Card Lid

13.HAIRDRESSER:
a) Hairdryer (L.4451)
b) Curling Tongs (L.5477)

14.POST OFFICE COUNTER CLERK:  
a) 10 Shilling Note
b) Pair of Letter Weighing Scales (L.5480)
c) Old Coins used on the Scales + 10 Shilling Note
d) Broadcasting Receiving Licence (L.5479)
e) TV Licence Savings Card (L.5478)

15.AIRLINE PILOT:
a) Pair of Epaulettes (L.5480.1)
b) Pilot’s Cap Badge (L.5480.2)
c) Wings (L.5480.3)
d) Pair of Buttons (L.5480.4)

16.CHEMIST:  
a) Medicine Bottle (L.4122)
b) Glass Measure in Leather Case (L.4593)
c) Set of 2 Pill Boxes (L.1996.2944.33.48)

17.NURSE:    
a) Thermometer in Metal Case (L.4400.2)
b) Triangular Bandage (L.5481)
c) Eye Dropper in Box (L.4792)
d) “Genuine Record” Syringe in Box (L.4857)

18.PHOTOGRAPHER:  
Kodak Camera Encased in Black Leather (L.4133.1)


Total: 48  Items         Value £200

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