This is a plague stone from 1666. They were put on street corners, filled with vinegar, and used to wash hands/money. It was the 1600s version of a sanitizing station. pic.twitter.com/r5dGuGW65g
— Museum Archive. (@LearnArtifacts) May 23, 2022
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