Four ivory charity collection tallies

Four ivory charity collection tallies, c.1800

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Four ivory charity collection tallies, c.1800
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Four ivory charity collection tallies, c.1863-1880

Charity and donations were important sources of revenue for hospitals and other social causes. During the 1700s and 1800s, hospitals relied upon charitable donations for money to pay staff and purchase medical supplies. These ivory tallies were possibly attached to collection boxes and are inscribed with the name “Mrs. Vaughan”.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A52717
Materials:
whole, ivory
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm x 87 mm x 13 mm, .01kg
overall weight: .04kg
type:
tally
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust