A view of Edinburgh, 1808, c 1914
Scope and Contents
Large coloured print. "J.F. Staveley delin. J. Black fecit. London, published March 1st, 1808." A completely idealised and imaginary picture showing Arthur Seat, an extraordinary "interpretation " of Holyrood Palace, and, on the left, part of the Calton Hill with a building at the top of the cliff. Two figures and three cows in the foreground. Five other figures behind. Inscription reads: "To Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York. This plate is with permission Dedicated by Her Royal Highness's most Dedicated and Obed!Humble Servant JOHN FRANĀ§. STAVELEY." Note on back: "Thin 2 Feb. 1950" Number in pencil on front, bottom left hand corner: 410; on back: "66695".
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 print ; 58 x 73.25 cms
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Previous reference
A2.158
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
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