File NLW MS 24203C. - Charm to cure illness

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NLW MS 24203C.

Title

Charm to cure illness

Date(s)

  • [1871x1887] (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 f.

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Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Cefyn Burgess; Conwy; Donation; May 2023; 994758607602419.

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Scope and content

A magical charm, issued by an un-named dyn hysbys (cunning man), to cure from illness 'the woman Ingram of Gilfach, Llanwnog, Caersws, Mont.', probably Elizabeth Ingram (1819?-1887). The charm, accompanied by several mystical symbols, is written in black ink on both sides of a leaf of feint-ruled paper taken from an exercise book or notebook. It is preserved along with its envelope, bearing the name of Mrs Ingram, and a small contemporary cotton bag.
Elizabeth Ingram is recorded as living at Gilfachrhiew [Gilfachyrhiw or Gilfach Farm], Llanwnog, in the 1881 Census.

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  • English

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English.

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Repaired at NLW, October 2023.

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For other charms see NLW MS 15557i-xiC.

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Note

Dated on the basis of Elizabeth Ingram's domicile as recorded in the censuses of 1871 and 1881, and her death on 28 January 1887.

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Description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH

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Dates of creation revision deletion

September 2024.

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Archivist's note

Description compiled by Rhys Jones.

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  • Text: NLW MS 24203C.