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Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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.
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Two Habitual Drunkard Cards from Newport Police 1903
