Context (Related Documents)
Note found with the object reads: 'Potatoe carried to ward off rheumatism. Carried for 40 years by a man near Whitby'.
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Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Related Documents)
Note on piece of paper (see paper archive) states that it was "Obtained from William Rhea who had it from an old man named Horsbrough living a few miles from Whitby - who says he has carried one for 40 years. Rhea says it is a 'basset' potato". It is believed that this may refer to Z 45668 (Alison McKeating)
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Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card reads: 'Lucky charm potato, used for warding off rheumatism.'
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Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Small charm made from an oval potato, used for warding off rheumatism
Event Date 16/3/2023
Author: Sam Daisley