Framed Drawing of George Thomson

Key details

Object number: 3.8445
Date: 1870 to 1899
On display: Yes

Description

Pencil or pastel on paper drawing of George Thomson in a gold painted frame.

This is the man who published Auld Lang Syne with the tune that we most frequently use today. Burns was not happy with his original tune and, three years after the poet’s death, Thomson published the song using an alternative melody.

Object information

Material

Wood
Glass
Paper

Measurements

Depth: 2.5(cm)
Height: 57.7(cm)
Width: 41(cm)

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