Note entitled 'Marriage Customs', 1887
Scope and Contents
Note entitled 'Marriage Customs' describing the way in which marriage preliminaries on Colonsay [Colbhasa] were conducted, with the two parties meeting on two hillocks on three occasions, each time getting closer to each other. If either party withdrew the withdrawing party paid the tocher [dowry] to the other.
Dates
- Creation: 1887
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 99v, line 1 to folio 100r, line 12
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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