Record

Trowel used for laying foundation, St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

< 1 of 1 > Back
Postcard of Trowel used for laying foundation, St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
000-000-099-939-C
© National Museums Scotland

Trowel used for laying foundation, St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

This presentation trowel was used for laying the foundation stone of the Thistle Chapel at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh on 6 November 1909. The chapel was designed by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer.

The trowel is made of silver and its handle is probably ivory.

Sir Robert Lorimer, 1864-1929, was an important architect. He designed the Thistle Chapel, St. Giles for the Order of the Thistle. The chapel provides a place where the Monarch and Scottish Knights may meet.


Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID: 000-000-099-939-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SVL 33
Date: 6 November 1909
c. 1909
Material: Silver; ivory, white
Dimensions: 320 mm L x 90 mm W
What: Trowel, presentation
Subject: Furniture - rooms - Lorimer (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, St Giles, Thistle Chapel
Event:
Description: Silver presentation trowel with a white handle, possibly of ivory, used for laying the foundation to the Thistle Chapel, St Giles, 6 November 1909
References:
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran