Note about wedding traditions, August 1883
Scope and Contents
Note about wedding traditions including that a bannock was broken over the bride's head on her return from church and a creel being placed over the husband's head only to be removed after the 'banais beag' day after the wedding night.
Dates
- Creation: August 1883
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 1 notebook ; 17.5 x 10.8 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 34r, line 19 to folio 34v, line 13
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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