Dr David Livingstone relic

An African thorn, made of wood, that is believed to be a relic of Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) , wood that is painted white. The point of the thorn is broken off and the white paint is chipped in places.

Object Details

ID: ZBA6692
Type: Thorn
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th Century; Post
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 6 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm