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

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC18

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

2 pieces 4 sides handwritten

Date(s)

• [1820 - 1900] (Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The creator is unknown.

Repository

Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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 an article as it has many corrections.

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 is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.

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

Additional information

Description identifier

gb891-sc18

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