A 'hanging bobbin', carved in bone with pierced decoration 'JOSEPH CASTLE HUNG 1860', with beaded spangle
Joseph Castle was hung at Bedford Gaol 31st March 1860, for the murder of his wife, Jane Castle and it took the jury only 15 minutes to convict Castle. The same night it is said that Jane Castle's family threw a party and gave each guest a commerative bobbin.
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A 'hanging bobbin', carved in bone with pierced decoration 'JOSEPH CASTLE HUNG 1860', with beaded spangle
Joseph Castle was hung at Bedford Gaol 31st March 1860, for the murder of his wife, Jane Castle and it took the jury only 15 minutes to convict Castle. The same night it is said that Jane Castle's family threw a party and gave each guest a commerative bobbin.
Auction: Fashion & Textiles, 8th Nov, 2024
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