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The National Trust
The National Trust
The National Trust

The National Trust

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Recipient (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Printer (founded 1961)
Date1987
Object NameCard
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsPaper Size: 10.2 x 15.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017470
About MeCard designed by Ian Hamilton Finlay and printed by the Wild Hawthorn Press. It is addressed to Joyce Laing and was evidently posted in 1987, shortly after its creation. The card depicts the National Trust oak leaf logo along with the following text in black ink: "THE NATIONAL TRUST / Follifies Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty / FIGHT FOLLY WITH THE SAINT-JUST VIGILANTES / Little Sparta."

This work is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
The National Trust
The National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
The National Trust
The National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
The National Trust
The National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Saint-Just Vigilantes celebrate a direct hit on elements of the Headley and Meulenkamp Division of The National Trust
Saint-Just Vigilantes celebrate a direct hit on elements of the Headley and Meulenkamp Division of The National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Justice for the Fat Stupid Kids
Justice for the Fat Stupid Kids
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
According to the National Trust ...
According to the National Trust ...
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Head of Gwyn Headley
Head of Gwyn Headley
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Follies: A Little Spartan Guide to the National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Dialogue -LEY
Dialogue -LEY
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Barr* Le Traitre Lis Ta Sentence.
Barr* Le Traitre Lis Ta Sentence.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Image Not Available for Correspondence between Ian Hamilton Finlay, Sue Finlay and the National Trust
Correspondence between Ian Hamilton Finlay, Sue Finlay and the National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1986
I was a member of the National Trust
I was a member of the National Trust
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1986
Sticker for Victory
Sticker for Victory
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Sticker for Victory
Sticker for Victory
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
A Favourite Subject of Art.
A Favourite Subject of Art.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Mr Greene and the White Brigands
Mr Greene and the White Brigands
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Image Not Available for General Circular No. 2 (Letter from Alexander Stoddart et al to the Saint-Just Vigilantes)
General Circular No. 2 (Letter from Alexander Stoddart et al to the Saint-Just Vigilantes)
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Two Visions
Two Visions
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Image Not Available for Correspondence between Ian Hamilton Finlay et al
Correspondence between Ian Hamilton Finlay et al
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1986
Image Not Available for Letter from the Saint-Just Vigilantes to Members
Letter from the Saint-Just Vigilantes to Members
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1986-1987
Image Not Available for Open Letter from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Open Letter from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Image Not Available for Press Release from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Press Release from the Saint-Just Vigilantes
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1986
Head of Waldemar Januszczak
Head of Waldemar Januszczak
Ian Hamilton Finlay
1987
Temple, n. a marble edifice, a veined edifice; the seat or summit or reason.
Temple, n. a marble edifice, a veined edifice; the seat or summit or reason.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
c.1984