friendly society belt
Accession Number GRSRM : 1999.31.4
Description
Ancient Order of Foresters collar belonging to Horace Walpole Allen (d.1962) from Shropham/Hockham area; belt of fine woven webbing with unequal stripes, mainly red and dark green with blue and light brown at either side of centre; white metal / silver-plated buckle, no prong, with slightly-curved profile and engraved floral and scross design either side; red tape 'keeper' to one side of buckle; raw edge point of belt bound in bright green silk; all hand stitching throughout
Department
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse