Chimney sweep's badge, used in Leith

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This chimney sweep's badge was issued to George Sutherland in Leith in 1830. It is made of brass. Chimney sweeping was one of a number of trades in which burghs attempted to impose order by licensing.

The oval badge is inscribed 'Licensed by the Magistrates of Leith No.3. 1830, George Sutherland Chimney Sweep'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-437-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 306
• Date: 1830
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: Licensed by the Magistrates of Leith / No.3. / 1830 / George Sutherland / Chimney Sweep
  Badge, chimney sweep's
  
• Dimensions: 70 mm H x 104 mm W
  
• What: Badge, chimney sweep's
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: George Sutherland (Owner)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
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• Description: Chimney-sweep's oval badge of brass, inscribed "Licensed by the Magistrates of Leith No.3. 1830, George Sutherland Chimney Sweep"
  
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