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Stereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument

Photograph
late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. Lettered with the title and a brief description of the monument, and numbered 623 in pencil on the back.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Stereoscopic photograph
Brief description
Stereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. Great Britain, 19th century.
Physical description
Stereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. Lettered with the title and a brief description of the monument, and numbered 623 in pencil on the back.
Dimensions
  • Size of card height: 8.4cm
  • Width: 17.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Bibliographic reference
The monument was designed by George Meikle Kemp (1795 - 1844) who was inspired by the architecture of Melrose Abbey and Roslin Chapel. It is over 200 feet (61 metres) high, with 287 steps to four levels from which you can have spectacular views. The foundation stone was laid on August 15th 1840, Scott's birthday, and the inauguration ceremony was held six years later on the same date. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world, commemorating the life of Sir Walter Scott.
Collection
Accession number
E.1553-1992

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Record createdMarch 18, 2009
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