Context (CMS Context)
Part of a collection of Indian material donated by Gait, numbered E 1916.148.1-87 (from the entry in the accessions register). These items were also numbered as AR 1916.190.1-87 (from the entry in the Annual Report). Some items have since been known only by their Annual Report number and so, for the sake of consistency, the whole collection has been entered on computer as AR 1916.190.1-87. Original accessions numbers are entered in the CRN field. (Alison McKeating, April 1995)
Event Date 22/3/1995
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
One of three iron implements
Event Date 22/3/1995
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Condition fair, however showing signs of corrosion and discolouration. The pick axe appears to be emitting an oil/sticky substance which is evident on the string of the original label and on the old packing material from the box. Annual Report number written on the object.
Event Date 4/11/2015
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
'Pick axe (Gaita). / Sontal Parganas, India. / The Hon. Mr. E. A. Gait, C. S. I.'
Event Date 4/11/2015
Author: maa