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Engraving of Elizabeth Burnett

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Object number
3.8384
Date
1 June 1814
On display
No

Description

Engraving of Elizabeth Burnett.

Elizabeth Burnett (1766 - 1790) was one of Burns's many female inspirations. She was the youngest daughter of Lord Mondobbo, whom Burns visited on several occasions during his stay in Edinburgh. When Elizabeth died from consumption, Burns wrote the poem 'Elegy on the late Miss Burnet of Mondobbo'.

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