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Image Not Available for Port Distinguishing Letters of Scottish Fishing Vessels - ceramic tile
Port Distinguishing Letters of Scottish Fishing Vessels - ceramic tile
Image Not Available for Port Distinguishing Letters of Scottish Fishing Vessels - ceramic tile

Port Distinguishing Letters of Scottish Fishing Vessels - ceramic tile

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Artist (Scotland, 1916 - 2001)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date1976
Mediumceramic tile
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions15.3 x 15.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017726
About MeOne of four printed ceramic tiles published by the Wild Hawthorn Press, this one made in collaboration with George L. Thomson. The tile features the registration letters of the Scottish ports around the outside of the square and unique boat registration numbers in the central circle.
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