Framed Engraving of Rev. Dr. Hugh Blair, by William Ridley
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8327
- Date
- 1797
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Ridley, William (Engraver)
- Object number
- 3.8327
- Date
- 1797
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Ridley, William (Engraver)
Description
Engraving of Rev. Dr. Hugh Blair, DD FRS Ed., on green and gold background. In a wooden frame.
Burns travelled to Edinburgh in 1786 and met the Rev.Dr. Hugh Blair (1718-1800) and was befriend by the preacher who became his patron. It is recorded that Burns thought highly of Dr. Blair.
At one time Dr. Blair was minister of Canongate Church in Edinburgh. He corresponded with the Poet and his name is recorded as being one of the subscribers to the 1787 edition of Burns' works.
Object information
Category
Measurements
- Depth: 2.5(cm)
- Height: 18.7(cm)
- Width: 15(cm)
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