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Print, of memorial to Thomas Clapperton
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This framed print is of the memorial monument of Thomas Clapperton who died in 1865. The original monument can still be seen in St Cuthbert's Kirkyard in Edinburgh.
The monument is in the style of a classical arch with an urn above it. The urn was a popular adornment to gravestones because of its association with ancient burials.
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- Online ID: 000-100-067-687-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.OD 44
- Date: Around 1865
- Material: Glass
Print - Dimensions: 185 mm H x 150 mm W (in frame)
- What: Print
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- Who: Thomas Clapperton
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- Description: Framed print of the memorial to Thomas Clapperton, who died 19 June 1865, aged 78 years, and was interred in the West Kirk Burial Ground
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