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Ceremonial Wheelbarrow
Ceremonial Wheelbarrow
Ceremonial Wheelbarrow

Ceremonial Wheelbarrow

Associated (founded 1845)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1845)
DateJuly 1852
Object NameWheelbarrow
Mediumwood, steel
ClassificationsTransport
DimensionsOverall (Height x Length x Width): 56.5 × 137 × 62cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1967 by Mrs M M Pearson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS010966
Keywords
About MeThis barrow was used at the cutting of the first turf at Park, Deeside line 5th July 1852. The turf was cut by Mrs Kinloch of Park and the ceremony was followed by a "cake and wine banquet".
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mid 20th Century
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c1950s - 1960s
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c1900 - 1920s
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1925
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1923-1948
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1937
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1948
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c. 1924