Framed engraving of 'Inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet-Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning', by Stewart Watson
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Key details
- Object number
- 3.8117
- Date
- 1847
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Watson, Stewart (Artist)
- Object number
- 3.8117
- Date
- 1847
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Watson, Stewart (Artist)
Description
A black and white engraving depicting the inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet-Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning in Edinburgh. In wooden frame enriched with gilt.
During the last quarter of the 18th. Century Freemasonry was at the height of its popularity and Burns was a Mason from 1781 until his death. While in Edinburgh in 1786 Burns was made a member of Canongate Lodge No. 2 Kilwinning Edinburgh.
Object information
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Measurements
- Depth: 5(cm)
- Height: 67.7(cm)
- Width: 92.5(cm)
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