First Steamship on the Clyde at Dumbarton Rock, c 1914
Item — Box: Box A
Identifier: Coll-1167/B/16/4
Scope and Contents
Original pen-and-ink drawing with watercolour finish. Early 19th century. No attribution. Paddle-steamer with sails. The cover of the paddle has lettering, "Grangemouth Steamers". The scene is possibly on the Clyde estuary as there is a conical hill on the left which appears to be Dumbarton Castle, with Ardmore Point beyond. Pencilled note in block capitals on the back reads "A First Steamship".
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds:
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Full Extent
1 drawing ; 21.85 x 36 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition on the whole; sugar paper has been pasted on to part of the back.
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located 2017
Previous reference
A2.111
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk