Inscribed Holy Bible
AssociatedAssociated with
Hugh Brown
(Crathie, Scotland, 1838 - 1896)
Associated
Spottiswoode
AssociatedAssociated with
Queen Victoria
(Kensington Palace, London, England, 1819 - 1901)
Date1876
Object NameBible
Mediumpaper, leather
ClassificationsEcclesiastic
Dimensions28.9 × 23 × 7.5cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002891
About MeHoly Bible apparently presented to John Brown’s brother, Hugh, and his wife, by Queen Victoria, dated Balmoral 17th September 1876.The first page is inscribed in the Queen’s hand: "To Hugh Brown & his Wife In recollection of their beloved Mother from Queen Victoria Rg Balmoral Sept:17.1876"
Her Majesty also inscribed 4 lines of Scripture underneath this dedication.
More About Me
At Balmoral on September 17th, 1878, Queen Victoria inscribed this bible, which belonged to Hugh Brown (brother of John) and his wife
Reverend David Y Howie
