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ANTIQUE #SA1079512

Two Habitual Drunkard Cards From Newport Police 1903

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Hand of Glory

Two ''Habitual Drunkard'' cards issued by Newport Borough Police, 1903. The photographic cards were issued to all publicans and included the addreses and identifying features of individuals convicted of habitual drunkenness who were banned from all pubs. They served as a warning to landlords that if found supplying alcohol to the individuals they would be fined £10.
 
The descriptions of the two women show a snapshot in to what must have been a difficult and gruelling life. Margaret Sullivan is described as having a ''long scar right side of forehead, three moles on chin, surly looking, loud talker''. Her occupation is noted as ''Married woman''. Ann Dunn is described as having a ''sallow complexion'' with a'' scar corner of right eye''. Her occupation is a ''Charwoman''.  A sad and poignant piece of social history. 
 
Antique Number: SA1079512
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Height is 21cm (8.3inches)
Width is 10cm (3.9inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
Antique #SA1079512, shown on this page, originates from the edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
Edwardian
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Decorative Antiques & Interiors
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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