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Hydrophobic stone
Powdered alabaster in a small pot. Formerly owned by Mr William Jones, Blaenwyre, Lledrod. Last used in the 1860s as a remedy against hydrophobia. Known in Welsh as 'llaethfaern' or 'carreg cynddaredd'.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
44.242.5
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