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Silver trophy awarded for 'the best pen of pigs', with wooden base, 1933

 Item — Box: EUA IN1/ACU/A1/10/3
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/A1/10/3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Inscription on the trophy reads: 'SNSFC For the best pen of pigs in classes 44-47 won by Institute of Animal Genetics 1933'. Wooden base marked 'Hamilton and Inches. goldsmiths, 88 Princes St Edinburgh.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1933

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Sub-subfonds:

English

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open.

Biographical / Historical

This trophy, affectionately known as 'the Pigs’ Cup', was awarded to Edinburgh's Institute of Animal Genetics in 1933 by the Scottish National Fat Stock Club. In later years, the Cup was used as the annual prize in cricket matches between staff and students in the Department.

Full Extent

1 item : Trophy and base are separate ; Trophy and base together measure 25.1cm x 25cm x 13.6cm

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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