Title
Badge. A square plate of metal, about half a foot wide, with the words BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL in cracked black lettering. The reverse says DESERTER. There are two rings at the top through which runs a chain.
Identifier
ABDUA:18702
Description
Shape: square. With brass chain, inscribed on one side with 'Bad Character Old Mill' and on other side 'Deserter Old Mill'. Was used in the old Workhouse of Old Mill, Aberdeen as punishment.
Inscription: BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL | DESERTER OLD MILL
Inscription: BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL | DESERTER OLD MILL
Date
Early: 1800 Late: 1860
Format
metal copper alloy bronze, W: 152 mm
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
Type
Physical Object
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Menzies, Robert.F Dr
UUID
32b3ddee-1234-4dd4-8a55-c4351eddc115