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Memorandum and silk samples, 1873

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/150

Scope and Contents

A memorandum by Frederick W. Coles listing silk musters sent to F.G. Horne, London, dated Canton, 28 October 1873, accompanied by three samples of embroidered crape shawls listed in the memorandum as D-F. There are also three pieces of papers which were used as wrappers for the samples and include markings left by them. Samples A-C, which are missing, are listed in the memorandum as netted silk sashes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1873

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.

Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.

Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Extent

1 item(s) (1 portfolio)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, but slight damage by insects.

Existence and Location of Copies

L8/56 is a colour photographic negative of the silk shawls.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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