Numero oggetto
51/666
Descrizione
This nineteenth-century truncheon is black with a plain wood handle and bears the City of London crest. It was for personal use for self defence, or for apprehending criminals. Its origins are unknown.
Descrizione fisica
1 truncheon; wood and leather; good condition
Storico archivio
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Small articles on the Wood Table // 118. Truncheon with thw [sic] Westminster cross.'
Data
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Periodo di produzione
Nineteenth century
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_535.tif - High resolution image
