Charm

Charm

Object name: Charm
Date: 1910
Dimensions:
5 x 25 x 20 mm
Medium: Tin
Where associated:
Object number: LDCUM1916.001.068
DescriptionHeart-shaped charm made of tin. It is coloured silver and brown, and decorated with a central shield and swirls around the edge.

Heart charms were worn commonly in East London to preserve good health or occasionally as love charms. This specimen was obtained from hawkers in Whitechapel at the price of one penny.