Long black painted wooden staff decorated with gold paint and inscribed Bridewell and Bethlem

Made:
1801-1870 in England

Long black painted wooden staff decorated with gold paint and inscribed Bridewell and Bethlem, unsigned, English, 1801-1870

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A118762
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 1810 mm 26 mm,
type:
ceremonial staff
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)