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Visual materials illustrative of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott, 18th-20th century

 Series
Identifier: Coll-1022/CCWS/ILL

Scope and Contents

This series contains:
  1. Original artworks inspired by the novels and poems of Sir Walter Scott;
  2. Engravings of scenes and characters from Scott's novels and poems, of geographical locations associated with Scott's life and works, of people associated with Scott, and of Scott himself;
  3. Photographs of Abbotsford House and other places associated with Scott;
  4. Postcards of places associated with Scott.

Dates

  • 18th-20th century

Creator

Extent

9 linear metres : 37 boxes, 6 volumes, 7 bundles, 3 folders, and some loose materials

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379