The ceremony of the laying the foundation stone of the New College of Edinburgh, 1789, c 1914
Item — Box: PC6/2
Identifier: Coll-1167/B/23/2b
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." 20th century reproduction, no attribution.
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Language of Materials
From the Fonds:
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 print ; 41.4 x 60.4 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
General
A2.138 (ii)
Subject
- Allan, David, 1744-1796 (Person)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk