
4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 22cm x 28cm
Full image caption
Tally belonging to Benjamin Crabb, a Fellowship Porter in London. These porters were licensed to carry goods sold by measure, such as corn, coal and fish. Each wore a leather tally, with thongs to record the number of completed jobs. "Benjamin Crabb Fellowship Porter Dec 3rd 1799, No. 3 EH", decorated with the City Arms.
Image Details
Date
1799 AD - 1800 AD
Image Number
002466
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