Drencher, Manual; Unknown manufacturer; 1880-1920; WY.2011.6.1

Drencher, Manual; Unknown manufacturer; 1880-1920; WY.2011.6.1
From

Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Drencher, Manual

About this object

This is an example of an early manual drencher, dating to the pre-1900s. The drencher was used for sheep and goats, with the most likely drugs used being castor oil, cod liver oil or epsom salts. Very early on, a Rawleigh product called Colic and Bloat Oil was also used for sheep, cattle and horses.

Maker

Unknown manufacturer

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1880-1920

Place Made

Unknown

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, iron

Measurements

h 210 mm x dia 50 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Agriculture

Subject and Association Keywords

Machinery and Tools

Object Type

occupation-based equipment

Object number

WY.2011.6.1

Rights

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum   Wyndham and District Historical Museum
Tags
Agriculture
Machinery and Tools

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