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

This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 891 SC18
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1820 - 1900]
  • Language of Material
    • English Gujarati
  • Physical Description
    • 2 pieces 4 sides handwritten

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.

Administrative / Biographical History

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Acquisition Information

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Note

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Archivist's Note

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

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Custodial History

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Additional Information

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gb891-sc18