decipher help please

maggie · Post by **maggie** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:05 am

Hello
i have uploaded a file to the gallery for admin approval
what i would like please is your comments on the occupatation of
the deceased's father .What type of Merchant is he

i had thought Provisions but am not 100% sure.
kind regards
maggie

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... ?pos=-1185

(image added - DavidWW)

DavidWW · Post by **DavidWW** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:12 pm

Not easy on the image here, as it's become a bit degraded along the way.

But from a look at the original image, it's definately "Provisions", - the very high start of the "r" confuses matters unless you are familiar with this manner of forming it.

David

maggie · Post by **maggie** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:28 pm

Thanks David
it's appreciated
now for researching provisions merchants in East Kilbride onwards&upwards

kind regards
maggie