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Title Page "The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of Scotland" (4 Vols) by Robert Willia…
Title Page for 'The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland' (4 Volumes)
Title Page "The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of Scotland" (4 Vols) by Robert Willia…
Title Page "The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of Scotland" (4 Vols) by Robert William Billings

Title Page for 'The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland' (4 Volumes)

Artist (London, England, 1813 - 1874)
Date1848-1852
Mediumpen and sepia wash on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 28.7 cm, Width: 22.2 cm
Frame: Height: 41.2 cm, Width: 33.5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1967 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002594
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This extravagant title page is an example of Victorian Gothic revival. Many Victorians had a fascination with recreating the 'Golden Age' of culture before the perceived negative effects of industrialisation.

Coldingham Priory - East End(Vol.1, Pl.35. The Baronial And Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of Scot.…
Coldingham Priory - East End
Robert William Billings
1848-1852
Coldingham Priory, Berwick(Vol.1, Pl.36. The Baronial Ecclesiastical Antiquities Of Scot. 4 Vol…
Coldingham Priory, Berwick
Robert William Billings
1848-1852
Image Not Available for Adam's Hut
Adam's Hut
John Clerk of Eldin
"Ay, Ay! - Cooper's Nae the Only Een Wha's Retained his Heavy-weight Title!"
"Ay, Ay! - Cooper's Nae the Only Een Wha's Retained his Heavy-weight Title!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Drawings by Sandro Botticelli Title Page
Drawings by Sandro Botticelli Title Page
Sandro Botticelli
1887
Inferno Title Page
Inferno Title Page
Sandro Botticelli
1887
Image Not Available for King Street Entry
King Street Entry
Sir Muirhead Bone
1899
"O.K., Men - Yer Extra Hour Workin' For Nithing is Up!"
"O.K., Men - Yer Extra Hour Workin' For Nithing is Up!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"Ye Needna Buther Queuein Chum - the Match is Off"
"Ye Needna Buther Queuein Chum - the Match is Off"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"Nuh! - Ye're Jist No' in the Same Class. Better Pack it in!"
"Nuh! - Ye're Jist No' in the Same Class. Better Pack it in!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"We're Intae the 'Flat' Season, A'right!"
"We're Intae the 'Flat' Season, A'right!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"Huh! Throw in a Bar, a Bed an' a Winnin' Team, an' I'd Niver See Ya At A'!
"Huh! Throw in a Bar, a Bed an' a Winnin' Team, an' I'd Niver See Ya At A'!
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"Looks Like He's Gonna Save Rangers Anither Packet in Selective Employment Tax!"
"Looks Like He's Gonna Save Rangers Anither Packet in Selective Employment Tax!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
"Whit's the Chances O' Fines Exceedin' the Gate, the Morn?"
"Whit's the Chances O' Fines Exceedin' the Gate, the Morn?"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Till the Clouds Roll By
Till the Clouds Roll By
Jimmy Allan
1967
So you're the gentleman that thought he'd bagged himsel' a super new parkin' place!"
So you're the gentleman that thought he'd bagged himsel' a super new parkin' place!"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
If I'd felt like butherin' - that's torn it!
If I'd felt like butherin' - that's torn it!
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Allan's Olympic Angle
Allan's Olympic Angle
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Be Prepared - there's a rumour gyan that you're sellin fags at a shullin' for twinty!
Be Prepared - there's a rumour gyan that you're sellin fags at a shullin' for twinty!
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Untitled (Another Soccer Player Joins Jehovah's Witnesses)
Untitled (Another Soccer Player Joins Jehovah's Witnesses)
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971
Aitkens Bakery Paper Bag
Aitkens Bakery Paper Bag
c. 1988
Illustration "Hansom Cab"
Illustration "Hansom Cab"
Eric Ravilious
1935
Part of New Aberdeen
Part of New Aberdeen
James Sargant Storer
"Are ye sure ye went to the right place for yer new-look Beatle cut?"
"Are ye sure ye went to the right place for yer new-look Beatle cut?"
Jimmy Allan
1961-1971