from Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire
000-100-002-726-C
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Charm
This goose's 'thrapple' of larynx filled with lead duck-shot was worn as a charm against whooping cough, probably in the 19th century. It is from Balmaghie in Kirkcudbrightshire.
The dried 'thrapple' has been bent round into a ring.
The character of the disease affecting the larynx and respiratory tracts may have attracted the use of this curative amulet of a larynx, which would thus place this part of the body under the protection of an appropriate element.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-002-726-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.NO 36 |
| Date: |
Early 19th century
Probably 19th century
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| Material: |
Lead shot
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| Dimensions: |
15 mm H; 43 mm D
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| Subject: |
Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
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| Where: |
Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Balmaghie Parish
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| Description: |
Goose's thrapple bent in the form of a ring and containing lead duck-shot, worn as a charm against whooping cough, from Balmaghie Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, probably early 19th century
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| References: |
- Black, G.F. 'Scottish charms and amulets', Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 27 (1892-3), p 517
- Scottish Charms and Amulets / G.F. Black - PSAS 27 (1892-3), 433-526, p. 517
- Thompson, C. J. S., The Hand of Destiny. Everyday Folklore and Superstitions, London: 1932
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