Pipe

This clay pipe was found in a grave at North Haven on Fair Isle in Shetland. It dates from the 17th century.

The pipe bears the maker's initials 'W.G.'.

Tobacco reached Scotland from America in the early 17th century and smoking soon became popular. Tobacco was smoked in clay pipes, which were cheap and disposable. It was not until the mid 18th century that snuff-taking became more popular than smoking.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-582-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NQ 238
Date:	17th century
Material:	Clay. Inscription: W.G.
Dimensions:	76 mm L x 18 mm Dia
What:	Pipe, tobacco
Subject:	Tobacco pipes, snuff boxes (NMAS Classification)
Who:	W. G. (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Fair Isle, North Haven
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Description:	Tobacco-pipe of clay made by "W.G.", found in a grave at North Haven, Fair Isle, Shetland
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