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Rectangular box, made of Robert Burns's death bed

Key details

Object number
3.4530
Date
1800 to 1830
On display
Yes

Description

Rectangular box with hinged lid. Made of Robert Burns's death bed, with inscribed silver plate, early 19th-century.

Inscription reads 'The wood of this box formed part of the bedstead which the Poet Burns died in. Born 25th January 1759. Died 21st July 1796'. Inside the box is another silver plaque inscribed with lines of poetry from 'Address to the Unco Guid'


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Measurements

  • Depth: 6(cm)
  • Height: 4(cm)
  • Width: 10.7(cm)

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