Rechabites Apron

This apron was owned by a coal miner from Blantyre. He died in 1953 at a time when friendly societies, like the Order of the Rechabites were waning; with the establishment of the welfare state the fear of poverty and ill health was greatly reduced.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1989-158-1-2
Associated with:
McDowall, Robert, Mr · Blantyre


Dimensions:
height: 470mm
width: 480mm
Materials:
textile
Inscriptions:
Peace and plenty the reward of Temperance

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