Two Habitual Drunkard Cards from Newport Police 1903

Name: Two Habitual Drunkard Cards from Newport Police 1903
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079512
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Description

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079512

Description

Two 'Habitual Drunkard' cards issued by Newport Borough Police, 1903.

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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.

Hand of Glory

They served as a warning to landlords that if found supplying alcohol to the individuals they would be fined £10.

fig 1. Two Habitual Drunkard Cards from Newport Police 1903

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.