 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1875 -
Description: Well worn wooden truncheon (or pestle) deep groove in base. It came from the first shop in the Furneaux Group on Long Island. It was said to be used to pacify rowdy rum drinkers, also used as a potato masher and to break up lumpy sugar. Format: realia Object: truncheons Material: wood (material) Titles: Truncheon Subjects: law enforcement Places: Long Island, Furneaux group, Tasmania Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00154 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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