Thanks Ruth,
Sounds logical!!
Melsia
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From: The Black and Asian Studies Association [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ruth Paley [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 05 October 2008 12:55
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Subject: Re: complexion - fresh?
'fresh' complexion is a standard term used in descriptions of individuals - it appears in everything from gaol calendars to service records. I've never been quite sure what it means but an obvious possibility is youthful or unlined.
Regards
Ruth
> Message Received: Oct 04 2008, 08:53 PM
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> Someone shared some records with me today from the 'Overseer's Register of Poor Travellers' 1819-1820 for Blandford in Dorset. There was a Jamaican family of travellers mentioned (from Jamaica!) but under their complexion black, brown etc., there was 'fresh'. Has anyone come across such description and know what is 'fresh'?
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> Has anyone else come across Jamaican travellers during this period earlier or later?
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> Just in case, It was not 'flesh' and definitely a 'r'.
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> Thank you
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> Melsia Tomlin-Kräftner
> PhD Caribbean Studies, Warwick University
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