Printed funeral invitation

This printed funeral invitation, dated 1739, refers to the funeral of John White. The invitation, issued by the deceased's nephew James White, states that the body will be interred at Grayfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh.

The invitation is a printed circular with an engraved border.

Printed funeral invitations survive from the 17th century, but most invitations were handwritten.

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Online ID:	000-100-067-667-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OA 52
Date:	1739 19 March 1739
Material:	Paper
Dimensions:	211 mm H x 196 mm W
What:	Invitation, funeral
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description:	Funeral invitation consisting of a printed circular with an engraved border, dated at Edinburgh, 19 March 1739
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