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Paint mixer

Description

Hand-operated paint mixer made by Torrance & Sons Ltd of Bitton, Bristol about 1923 and used on the Forth Bridge (Rail)

Museum reference

T.1968.31

Collection

Technology

Object name

Paint mixer

Production information

Torrance & Sons Ltd, Manufacturer
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1923

Materials

Metal

Associations

Forth Bridge, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

  • Technology by Design (08 Jul 2016)
    National Museum of Scotland

  • See Scotland by Train (16 Mar 2012 - 24 Jun 2012)
    National Museum of Scotland

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