Fine Art Library direction sign

Category

Library Item

Item no

35445

Title

Fine Art Library direction sign

Description

An original photograph by Roddy Simpson, personally hand printed on fibre-based paper. Toned to enhance archival qualities and enclosed in a conservation mount.

Artist / maker

Simpson, Roddy

Date

2002

Size

Not for sale

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Fine Art Library opened in 1936.

Edinburgh Central Public Library is, strictly speaking, located on the Cowgate. It rises up four floors from this level to its main entrance on George IV Bridge. It was designed by George Washington Browne, and built in 1887-90. It was built with money donated by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Central Library acts as the community library for the centre of the city. It also has several subject dedicated sections: the Fine Art Library; Music Library; Edinburgh and Scottish Collection, and the Reference Library.

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