English Gypsies

A group of English gypsies with a typically ornate wagon or varda. About 30 years ago a large band of English gypsies visited Galloway. Horse-dealing was the occupation of the men, and the women told fortunes. There was a large company on that occasion, and they encamped for several weeks in a field – which they had rented – near Newton Stewart. Crowds of people flocked to visit their encampment, and people still speak of some of that company being the handsomest men and women they have ever seen.
Object no :
SRPG087n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Newton Stewart area
Dimensions :
31/4" x 31/4" (82mm x 82mm)
Materials :
glass lantern slides
Location :
NA
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