Moray House, Canongate, c 1914
Scope and Contents
Duplicate copy or print of Joseph Nash's lithograph of Moray House, Edinburgh which depicts a battle or skirmish outside Moray House at Canongate, Edinburgh. Moray House was built in the 1620s by Mary, Dowager Countess of Home. It served as Cromwell's Edinburgh lodgings and was the scene of some of the negotiations which led to the Treaty of Union in 1707. The building is now part of the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education. The illustration is an example of the surviving mansions of Renaissance nobles. Signed by J Nash. J. Nash (delin.). Lithographer Thomas Picken, (lith). Day & Son, Glasgow, R. Griffen & Co.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Full Extent
1 lithograph ; 14.1 x 19.7 cms; 24.4 x 33.4 cms (mounted)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition apart from small tears on right hand and left hand edges.
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Previous reference
A2.49
Geographic
Repository Details
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