Belt, penance

Description

Belt of penance of iron wire formerly in the possession of the family of Crawford of Cartsburn to whom it was given by a Roman priest in 1771, 17th or 18th century

Museum reference

H.MR 31

Object name

Belt, penance

Date

17th - 18th century

Materials

Iron

Associations

Previous owner: Crawford of Cartsburn

On display

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