Pane of glass, inscribed with a poem attributed to Robert Burns

This pane of glass is scratched with a verse from a poem attributed to Robert Burns (1759-96). Burns was given a diamond-tipped stylus by his patron and friend, the Earl of Glencairn, and he had a habit of inscribing lines on windows.

Pane of glass, inscribed with the verse of a poem attributed to Burns

Robert Burns is acknowledged around the world as a poet and songwriter of extraordinary impact. His poetry has been translated into over 25 languages.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-711-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NT 20
Date:	18th century
Material:	Glass
Dimensions:	223 H mm x 200 mm
What:	Pane
Subject:	Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Robert Burns (Attributed author of inscribed verse)
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