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Masons in Yard
Masons In Yard - Photograph
Masons in Yard
Masons in Yard

Masons In Yard - Photograph

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1888 - 1975)
Associated
Associated
Date1940
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumcard
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall: Length: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1982.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004701
About MeThese men have been photographed at A A Brown works in St Nicholas Granite Works. They are (from left to right):

Back row: Willie Johnston; Bill Rettie; Ned Anderson; Peter McIntosh; Jock Strachan; Harry Mutch, blacksmith.

2nd row from back: Lawrence (Mike) Biddie; James Shearer; F.Thain (possibly); unidentified; Bill Mackie; Oliver Ross.

3rd row from back: Alex Stephen; Johnnie Torrie; Bill Lawrence, Foreman Mason Willie Simpson, Yard Foreman; Jim Evans, labourer; Bob Pickard.

Front row: four saw boys (no identification made).

The photographer is unknown.
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