made and used in Roxburghshire

Tallow dips

Tallow 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
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
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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