Stereoscopic photograph of the Scott Monument
Photograph
late 19th century (made)
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 | |
Title | Stereoscopic 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 |
|
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 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | March 18, 2009 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest