Framed engraving of 'The Holy Fair' by J. Rogers
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Key details
- Object number
- 3.8128
- Date
- 1830
- On display
- Yes
- Maker
- Rogers, J. (Engraver)
- Object number
- 3.8128
- Date
- 1830
- On display
- Yes
- Maker
- Rogers, J. (Engraver)
Description
Black and white engraving with a green and gold border, of a young man speaking to a woman. To right of centre are two women in cloaks reading a Bible. Titled 'The Holy Fair', with four lines of the poem below. In wooden frame.
'The Holy Fair' was written by Burns in 1785 describing the annual sacrament held by surrounding parishes in Mauchline. This consisted of preaching and prayer meetings lasting several days prior to communion.
Object information
Category
Measurements
- Depth: 3.3(cm)
- Height: 23.2(cm)
- Width: 26.2(cm)
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