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