crate

Description
Wooden crate used during the Second World War to ship lorry parts from the USA to the bus depot in Stirling Road, Larbert, where they were assembled.
Such crates were in high demand due to the shortage of wood, and many were used to build garden sheds. One enterprising man made cots from them and sold then to a local shop.
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Signature & date
stencil:side:"WAR SHIPPING ... NTS... AS PRINCIPAL FOR THE ACCOUNT BRITISH MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT NEW YORK N.Y. B'WAY"
Faded label on the side.
Associated person
Associated place
Midland Bluebird Bus Depot/Stirling Rd/Dorrator/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 35cm (H 1' 1 3/4")
Dimensions:L 65cm (L 2' 1 9/16")
Dimensions:W 51.5cm (W 1' 8 1/4")
Accession number
1988-011-025

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