Brooch used as a talisman at Rosehearty, Banffshire

This silver luckenbooth brooch was used as a talisman at Rosehearty in Banffshire.

Silver luckenbooth brooch used as a charm at Rosehearty in Banffshire

Luckenbooth brooches were often pinned inside the clothing as a protection against supernatural forces, illness and death. They were given to nursing mothers to protect their milk, and then passed on to the children.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-734-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NO 48
Date:	18th or 19th century
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	20 mm H x 19 mm W
What:	Charm
Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rosehearty
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