token; trade (Great Western Cooking Depot, Glasgow)

Production date
1860s
 Description
Oval disc with "Great Western Cooking Depot" stamped on the obverse. The 6 is probably the value - 6 pence.
The Great Western Cooking Depot was at 68 Trongate Glasgow and was opened for the " working classes". It was one of several communal canteens set up across the city in the 1860s to help feed people at a low cost.
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Department
Object
Production date
1860s
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"6/ GREAT WESTERN COOKING DEPOT/ No."
stamping:obverse:"3"
Associated date
1860s
Associated person
Associated place
Glasgow City/Glasgow (Council Area)
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 4.3cm (L 1 11/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 3.1cm (W 1 1/4")
Accession number
1996-020-001

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