Deliberately Concealed Garments
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If you have come across a deliberately concealed garment or suspect you may have, we would be very grateful if you could complete the following form and submit it to us. Well documented finds will help contribute to our understanding of this practice and will enrich knowledge about the find.
Want more advice about what to do if you find a concealed garment?
Important instructions - please read before completing the form
A note for museum and heritage organisations
Important note:-
The personal details you submit in the Report a Find! Form will remain private and confidential, and will not be passed on to a third party. The information relating to your reported find(s) will be used for research purposes only. Prior permission will be sought from the owner of the object for any further use.
Your details
Name:
Organisation:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Description of object(s) found
We are interested to hear about all the objects found including small items
such as coins, paper or petals that may be concealed with a larger object or
garment.
1. What type of object(s) have been found and what do they
look like?
Please describe the colour, materials and the shape of the object(s).
2. Where were the object(s) found?
Please describe the type of building, its age, approximate location if not at
address above, and the location of the find within the building. Any
information about previous occupants would also be useful, if known.
3. How were the object(s) concealed?
Please describe how the object(s) were sealed into the space and how they
were wrapped or folded. Were the objects found in 'layers', in what order?
4. How and when were the object(s) found?
Please describe the circumstances which led to the objects being discovered.
Thank you for completing this form. Your contribution is very important.
Last updated: 21 August, 2002
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