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Bandage

Object Name:
Bandage
Object ID:
2005.016.09
Place of Origin:
London, England
Date:
circa 1800
Description:
Sticking plaster (bandage), c. 1800. Rectangular piece of curled black fabric coated on one side with a shiny sunstance. Wrapped in white paper that is imprinted with image of woman, ship, caduceus, and shield with words "Genuine / Court Plaister / LONDON". In sewing box owned by Sarah Thompson (1774-1852), Countess Rumford.
Material:
Textile
Paper
Dimensions:
H-1.5 W-2 inches
Provenance:
Owned by Sarah Thompson (1774-1852), Countess Rumford.
Credit Line:
Gift of Klaudia S. Shepard
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