Black wooden staff

Made:
1801-1870 in England

Long black painted staff, wooden, 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:
A654390
Materials:
complete and wood
Measurements:
overall: 1831 mm
top: 23 mm,
base: 14 mm,
type:
ceremonial staff