Cab-driver's table of fares, used in Edinburgh

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This table of cab-driver's fares was used in Edinburgh in the early 19th century.

The paper table of fares was kept within a protective tin box, marked with the cab-driver's number.

The number of cabs and levels of fares were regulated by bye-laws introduced by the city authorities.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-565-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 63
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Table, fare / badge, cabby's
  
• Dimensions: 115 mm x 70 mm (document closed); 125 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm (box)
  
• What: Table, fare / badge, cabby's
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Table of fares and a cab-driver's badge as used in Edinburgh at the beginning of the 19th century
  
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