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Tombstone Bearing Symbols of The Evangelists
Tombstone Bearing Symbols of The Evangelists
Tombstone Bearing Symbols of The Evangelists

Tombstone Bearing Symbols of The Evangelists

Designer
Carver (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1882 - 1953)
Associated (Froghall Granite Works, founded 1877)
Datec. 1951
Mediumgranite
ClassificationsSculptures
DimensionsOverall: Height: 224 cm, Width: 79 cm, Depth: 33 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1952 by James Rust.
Copyright© James Hamilton
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004600
About MeThis granite tombstone, was designed by James Hamilton and the carving carried out by Messrs. Charles Macdonald Ltd., granite merchants.
It was created for the exhibition 'Living Traditions', at the 1951 Edinburgh Festival.
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Top to bottom, the angel, lion, ox and eagle, symbols of Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, carved for a Scottish Traditions exhibition at the 1951 Edinburgh Festival.

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