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The ceremony of the laying the foundation stone of the New College of Edinburgh, 16 November 1789 (duplicate), c 1914

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1167/B/23/2a

Scope and Contents

A duplicate copy of a facsimile of an engraving made by David Allen in 1789, of the Ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone at the New College of Edinburgh. This refers to what is now called The Old College Quad at the University of Edinburgh. 1st, Gand Lodge of Scotland; 2nd, Lord Provost, Magistrates & Council; 3rd. Professors & Students; 4th, Procession of Free Masons; 5th, South Bridge terminated by a distant view of the Register Office. "D. Allan del. et incid. Edinbr. Novr. 26, 1789." Black and white print, blue sky. No number given on back.

Dates

  • Creation: c 1914

Language of Materials

From the Fonds:

English

French

Hebrew

Latin

Dutch

Flemish

Extent

1 engraving ; 29 x 40.2 cms

Stock Check (2016-2020)

Located

General

Previous numbering: A2.138 (i)

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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