Collection

Amuletic ring made from a penny

Made:
1901-1913
Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments. From left to right and front to back: Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments and bring good fortune. In the centre is a
Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments. From left to right and front to back: Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments and bring good fortune. In the centre is a

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Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments. From left to right and front to back:
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Group of various amulets, used to prevent/cure various diseases & ailments and bring good fortune. In the centre is a
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Ring made from penny by old sailor, amulet protecting against rheumatism, Lovett collection, from Scarborough, English, 1901-1913

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A132563
type:
rings costume (personal accessories), folk medicine (protection), costume (personal accessories), folk medicine (protection), protective amulets and rings
credit:
Lovett, E.R.

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