Fonds SC18 - 'Various methods of cheating practiced by Goldsmiths and their language'

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC18

Title

'Various methods of cheating practiced by Goldsmiths and their language'

Date(s)

  • [1820 - 1900] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

2 pieces 4 sides handwritten

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The creator is unknown.

Archival history

The custodial history is unknown.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The source of acquisition is unknown.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

'Various methods of cheating practiced by Goldsmiths and their language' - a document listing ways in which a goldsmith may try to cheat a customer and the language they use to communicate between them. The document looks like an early draft for anread more

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment isread more

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • English
  • Gujarati

Access points

Subject access points

Description control area

Description identifier

gb891-sc18

Archivist's note

The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.