Mortsafe

Mortsafe used to protect a coffin from bodysnatchers.
Object no :
DMMS025a-f
Collection :
Death & Mourning
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
iron
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1965.208
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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