Replica of a 17th century wooden leper clapper

Made:
1920-1930 in Willesden
maker:
Wellcome Institute

Replica of a 17th century wooden leper clapper, English, 1920-1930

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A115567
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
length 205 mm
width 36 mm
type:
leper clappers

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