Model, of Old College, University of Edinburgh

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This is a cut-paper model of the east front of the Old College of the University of Edinburgh. The model is based on prints of Robert Adam's designs and dates from around 1790. It may have been an example of craft-work from a girls' finishing school.

The model is painted in watercolours.

Although the foundation stone was laid in 1789, prints of Adam's elevations for the new University buildings were published in the summer of 1791 as part of an appeal to raise funds to continue the building project.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-784-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.894
• Date: Around 1790
  c. 1791
  
• Material: Cut paper, watercolours, glass, wood, gilt
  University of Edinburgh / model / watercolour
  
• Dimensions: 292 mm H x 440 mm L x 83 mm
  
• What: University of Edinburgh / model / watercolour
  
• Subject:
• Who: Robert Adam (Architect)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Old College
  
• Event:
• Description: Cut-paper model of the east front of Old College, University of Edinburgh, based on prints of Robert Adam's designs, against a watercolour background and set in a glazed, gilt wooden case, c. 1791
  
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