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Charm entitled 'Chloimh Chat - Eolas Nan Caorach', 8 May 1869

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW7/54

Scope and Contents

Charm entitled 'Chloimh Chat - Eolas Nan Caorach' [The Catkin Wool] collected from Isebeil Siosal [Isabel Chisholm], tinker of no fixed abode at Lochmaddy [Loch nam Madadh, Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist] beginning 'Buainidh mis a Chloimh Char, Mar a bhuain Mathair Chriosda romh glaic'. Carmichael notes that Isabel is 'of confused mind & memory'. A note reads 'See p[age] 57'.

Dates

  • Creation: 8 May 1869

Language of Materials

Gaelic,English

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unrestricted.

Extent

From the Series: 39 folios ; 26.3 x 22.1 cm

Physical Location

5.07

Physical Location

folio 39r, line 15 to folio 39r, line 23

Bibliography

Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica, vol. II (Edinburgh, 1900), pp. 118-119.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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