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Sir Walter Scott Finding the Manuscript of 'Waverley' in an Attic

Image credit: Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott

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Abbotsford House

Melrose

Title

Sir Walter Scott Finding the Manuscript of 'Waverley' in an Attic

Date

1890

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 49.6 x W 59.6 cm

Accession number

T.AT.3368

Acquisition method

presented to Mrs Mary Monica Maxwell-Scott by Mr Adam James Black

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

1. CM Hardie 1890 2. SIR WALTER SCOTT finding the manuscript of Waverley C.M.Hardie pinxt. 3.. Sir Walter Scott finding the manuscript of Waverly Presented to Mrs. Mary Monica Maxwell-Scott from Mr. Adam James Black. 4.. The dawn of "Waverley" C.M. Hardie 15 Shandwyck Place.

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Abbotsford House

Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9BQ Scotland

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