Money-Box
17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Alms box of wrought iron with traces of paint and two keys.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron with traces of paint |
| Brief description | Alms box, wrought iron, painted, Flanders or Germany, 17th century |
| Physical description | Alms box of wrought iron with traces of paint and two keys. |
| Gallery label | ALMS BOX, wrought iron, Flanders or Germany; 17th century
With traces of paint and two keys. Such money-boxes can still be seen in some churches.
Gift of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, FSA
Museum No. M.316-1927(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Such money-boxes can still be seen in some churches. |
| Bibliographic reference | From Cowries to Cash. London : British Museum. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.316-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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