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This church sand glass is from West Calder Parish Church in West Lothian. It was used in the 18th and 19th century.

Church sand-glass from the parish church of West Calder, 18th to 19th century

The preaching of God's word was central to Presbyterian worship. During the course of a Sunday the minister might preach three separate sermons, at great length and without notes, timing himself with an hour glass.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-402-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 37
• Date: 18th - 19th century
  18th century
  
• Material: Glass, sand
  Sand glass, church
  
• Dimensions: 158 mm H x 87 mm Dia
  
• What: Sand glass, church
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, West Calder (parish church)
  
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