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Plaque
Up until the 1980s, police were responsible for stray dogs. The plaque was used to inform the next duty police officer or sergeant whether a prisoner or a dog was in custody.
Wooden plaque with two sliding squares to indicate whether a prisoner or a dog is in or out of the cells. PRISONER IN/OUT painted along the top. DOG IN/OUT painted along the bottom. Early/mid 20th century date.
Formerly part of Gwent Police Museum collection.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F09.29.75
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 475
Height
(mm): 230
Depth
(mm): 25
Material
wood
Location
In store
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