The Drawing Room, Abbotsford, 1853-1908
Scope and Contents
Photographic print showing drawing room of Abbotsford House, known to have been the residence of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). The image shows the hand-painted in China wallpaper, a gift from Scott's cousin Hugh Scott, who worked for the East India Company. The great portrait above the fireplace shows Scott with his dogs Camp and Percy seated in the landscape with the valley of Yarrow behind him. It was painted by Sir Henry Raeburn in 1809 following the publication of Scott's poem Marmion in 1808.
Dates
- Creation: 1853-1908
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Full Extent
1 photograph : albumen photographic print on paper ; 28.75 x 18.5 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Some curling, minor tears left edge
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located 2017
Processing Information
Listed 1991; catalogued 2018
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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