Item 1 - Framed National Total Abstinence Society Pledge Card

1 p.; 21.5 cm x 16.7 cm

Framed National Total Abstinence Society pledge card of Mathew Gorman dated 3 Oct. 1830. The pledge reads ‘I voluntarily agree to abstain from all intoxicating drinks (except by medical direction) and will not give or offer, and to discountenance the cause and practice of intemperance’. A small seal is attached to the card.

There is significant dust and dirt accumulations to the certificate and backing-support. Very careful manual handling is required.