Belt of penance, made of iron wire

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This iron wire belt of penance was formerly in the possession of the family of Crawford of Cartsburn. It was given to them in 1771 by a Roman Catholic priest.

Belt of penance of iron wire formerly in the possession of the family of Crawford of Cartsburn to whom it was given by a Roman priest in 1771

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-355-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MR 31
• Date: 17th or 18th century
  
• Material: Iron
  Belt, penance
  
• Dimensions: 810 mm L x 25 mm W
  
• What: Belt, penance
  
• Subject: Instruments, of torture (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Crawford of Cartsburn (Owner)
  
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