Bracket for a baptismal basin

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This is a wrought iron bracket for a baptismal basin. It dates from the 18th century.

Wrought-iron bracket for a baptismal basin

After the Reformation, baptism was performed publicly in the body of the kirk and before the congregation. A bracket was fixed to the side of the pulpit to hold the baptismal basin.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-409-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 44
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Wrought-iron
  Bracket, basin, baptismal
  
• Dimensions: 204 mm H x 504 mm W x 127 mm D
  
• What: Bracket, basin, baptismal
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
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