This dataset inventories diamond factories in Amsterdam between 1840 and 1940. It was compiled by Daniel Metz and expanded by Micon Schorsij, drawing from sources like the Nijverheidsstatistiek Struve en Bekaar, Delpher newspapers, and various websites.
Use Cases
- Analyze the geographic distribution of diamond factories within Amsterdam over the 100-year period.
- Study the evolution of the diamond industry based on factory establishment and operational dates.
- Cross-reference factory information from the inventory with historical records in Delpher newspapers and magazines.
- Investigate the social history of diamond workers by linking factory locations to demographic or labor data.
Strengths
- Covers a specific 100-year time range from 1840 to 1940.
- Compiled from multiple primary sources including official statistics and historical newspapers.
- Focuses on a specific industry and geographic location (Amsterdam).
Limitations
- The specific number of records (rows) and data fields (columns) is unknown.
- Data collection relies on historical records which may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.
- The dataset's structure and file formats are unspecified, which may complicate analysis.
Provenance
- Source
- Original list by Daniel Metz, checked and expanded by Micon Schorsij.
- Collection Method
- Compiled from Nijverheidsstatistiek Struve en Bekaar for North Holland, Delpher newspapers and magazines, and various websites.
- Time Range
- 1840 - 1940
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Amsterdam