made and used in Roxburghshire
Add to albumTallow is mutton fat or pig fat, or less commonly, beef fat. It was used for making candles and other tasks. These three tallow dips date from the 19th century. They were made and used at a farm in Roxburghshire.
Tallow dip, pale yellow-green in colour, tapering to a double point at the top, made and used at the farm of Milsington, Roxburghshire, 19th century
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-160-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MGJ 31 C
- Date: 19th century
19th century
19th century
- Material: Tallow, pale yellow-green
Tallow, pale yellow-green
Tallow, pale yellow-green
Tallow dip
Tallow dip
Tallow dip
- Dimensions: 8.00" L; 0.70" D (base)
8.65" L; 0.80" D (base)
9.00" L; 2.10" L (wick); 0.90" D (base)
- What: Tallow dip
Tallow dip
Tallow dip
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- Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington Farm
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Milsington Farm
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- Description: Tallow dip, pale yellow-green in colour, with no wick visible, made and used at the farm of Milsington, Roxburghshire, 19th century
Tallow dip, pale yellow-green in colour, with a double point at the top, made and used at the farm of MIlsington, Roxburghshire, 19th century
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