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John Gibson
Hill, David Octavius, 1847, Salted paper print
John Gibson
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John Gibson
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A seated man wears a coat, cravat and waistcoat and holds a book in his hands. A carved lion's head is beside the book.
Artist / maker
Hill, David Octavius
Date
1847
Size
19.9 x 14.6 cm
Type
Salted paper print
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
John Gibson was a teacher and later headmaster at Merchiston Castle Academy and also H. M. Inspector of Schools.
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An Hundred Pictures in Calotype by Hill & Adamson
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