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Basic Information | Accession Number: | 1965T5325 |
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Collection: | Social History - Pinto Collection |
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Date: | 1700 - 1800 |
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Notes | This is a rare surviving example of a collecting box for gravediggers. It probably dates from the 18th century and is made from an unidentified hardwood, which has been painted, with a skull and crossbones. The church and the people working for the parish relied heavily on donations of money to boost their meagre earnings. | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
Further Information | Production Period: | 18th century |
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Medium: | Bent wood, painted. |
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Material(s): | Paint |
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Place of Origin: | England |
Dimensions | Height: | 16 cm |
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Width: | 17.8 cm |
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Depth: | 40 cm |
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