Ramsay Garden, c. 1910, c 1910
Scope and Contents
Photograph of Ramsay Garden taken from Princes Street. No attribution. Number on back: 115/13. Ramsay Garden Lodge and cottages were bought by Patrick Geddes in 1892. Geddes employed Henbest Capper and Sydney Mitchell to create the Ramsay Garden complex for use as student and lecturer's residences. It accommodated a large flat for himself and his family. The common room in Ramsay Lodge contains murals by John Duncan c. 1897. In 2020 it is used entirely as residential flats but its appearance has not been altered since Geddes' time.
Dates
- Creation: c 1910
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 photograph ; 15.8 x 22.2 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Slight light damage on edges. Mounted on sugar paper.
Stock Check (2016-2020)
To Be Located
Previous reference
A2.142
Processing Information
Caution: note that previous reference numbers A2.139-148 were mistakenly used twice in the legacy printed catalogue (1998). If cross referring to the legacy printed catalogue ensure referring to correct run of A2.139-148.
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
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