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Illuminated vellum listing the names of the subscribers to Sir William Turner's portrait

 Fonds — Volume: Dk.2.21
Identifier: Coll-2154

Scope and Contents

The names of the subscribers who presented to the University of Edinburgh the portrait of Principal Sir William Turner, K.C.B. ; 13th February, 1913. Illuminated. On vellum. Bound in dark blue Morocco, gilt, with the arms of the University and of Sir William Turner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Biographical / Historical

Sir William Turner was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1903 to 1916. He was previously the Professor of Anatomy at the University from 1867.

Full Extent

1 volume

Custodial History

Contains a card in the front cover: "With Miss Turner's complements." Dated 27-7-39. Pencilled date in the back fly-leaf: "2-1-40."

Previous reference

Dk.2.21

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession numbers: E400102; 31848

Accessioned on 2 January 1940.

Presented by Miss Turner in 1939.

Physical Description

Dark blue, leatherbound. Gilt. 11.9 x 9 in. 12 ff

Title
Illuminated vellum listing the names of the subscribers to Sir William Turner's portrait, 1913
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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