Charm
1870-1910

Object/Work: 20 x 17 mm

Metal, plastic

Made: London

Heart-shaped charm decorated with an anchor on one side and a cross on the other. Worn in East London to preserve good health or as a love charm. Obtained from hawkers in Whitechapel at the price of one penny. Donated to the musuem by Edward Lovett in 1916.
Inventory Number: LDCUM1916.001.079