Large coloured photograph on heavy cardboard backing depicting man in shirt sleeves and braces spraying citrus (?) trees. The 4 iron wheeled spray tank surmounted by a belt driven pumping engine (2 wheels) is drawn by 2 draught horses harnessed; the rear horse in collar and blinkers, has white socks on both back legs; the far horse has white socks on 3 legs and a white blaze on its face. Some colouring on the photograph.men, spraying, horse drawn cart, spraying equipment, student working outside, orchard

According to his son John Withers, Charles Withers was known as "Bill" and Mervyn Britain was a good friend of Charles from school.Inscribed on back of photo: "Mervyn, Bill on edge of picture" Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, southernwood, orchard, charles meynell pitt withers, mervyn britain

Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, southernwood, orchard, mary pitt withers, nancy josephine pitt withers

Used in orchards by Harry Shaw (Orchardist in Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley near cnr Highbury Road) Orchard was sold in 1950. Later used on poultry farm in Forest Hills.Body of scales: brass plate inscribed - Salter Pocket Balance, made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB. Slide measure 0 to 50. Pattern at top: twisted rope with arrow through middle. Reverse side: green painted metal. Hanging metal ring at top end and metal hook at lower end. Salter Pocket Balance, Made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB.