Minute books of the Perth Incorporation of Hammermen.
Scope and Contents
Formed to promote the interests of hammermen, the Incorporation's minute books contain statutes for the regulation of the crafts involved. These regulations are seen to be observed in the entries regarding the training of apprentices, admissions, and standards of goods produced. The majority of entries relate to financial matters such as fines for trading malpractices, and until the mid 16th century, to moral misdemeanours. Social functions of the Incorporation are shown in payments made to needy members and their families, while religious functions are apparent prior to the Reformation. An altar and a chaplain were maintained and there are frequent references to plays performed by members at the feast of Corpus Christi in honour of their patron, St Eloy (MS.19239 folios 2, 29).
Dates
- Creation: 1518-1893.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
6 Volumes ; All volumes are of folio size.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1965, by the Incorporation of Hammermen of Perth.
Separated Materials
For formal documents see Ch.15258-15321.
Further material relating to the Perth Hammermen is to be found in Perth and Kinross Council Archive, and Perth Museum and Art Gallery, see NRA (Scotland) Survey number 1492.
Bibliography
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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