Description
This certificate records that ‘friend’ James Brown in his 22nd year was transferred from a class No. 2 table to a class No.3 table.
Friendly societies were democratically managed insurance clubs offering sickness and burial coverage and sociable activities in return for regular payments. Friendly societies used respectability to forge an arena for the pursuit of collective social security.
Written on paper produced by Annandale & Son Ltd Polton Paper Works, has ‘Annandale Polton’ watermark.
Signs of wear and tear commensurate with age, see photos.
