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William Burke. The Murderer
Unknown, 1829, Wash drawing
William Burke. The Murderer
William Burke. The Murderer
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21653
Title
William Burke. The Murderer
Description
A coloured image of William Burke holding a walking stick and wearing a heavy peaked cap. He is wearing a blue frock coat and a grey waistcoat.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1829
Type
Wash drawing
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
William Burke and William Hare committed a series of murders in Edinburgh in the late 1820's. Their victims' bodies were sold to be used for dissection. Burke was executed early in 1829. Hare was released in the same year having given evidence against his former accomplice.
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Burke and Hare's Edinburgh
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