Beggar's badge

Description

Oblong beggar's badge with cut corners and border of raised dots, from the parish of Dysart, late 18th century

Museum reference

H.KJA 10

Object name

Beggar's badge

Production information

Dysart, Fife, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Late 18th century

Materials

Pewter

Physical description

Pewter; oblong, cut corners, border of raised dots

Associations

Dysart, Fife, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Brook, A.J.S., Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 21 (1886-7), pp 169-179

Kerr, R. and Lockie, J.R., 'Scottish Beggars' Badges'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 95 (1961-2), pp 291-299

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