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Mr Moir and John Gibson Esq., H. M. I. S.
Unknown, 1845, Salted paper print
Mr Moir and John Gibson Esq., H. M. I. S.
Mr Moir and John Gibson Esq., H. M. I. S.
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3965
Title
Mr Moir and John Gibson Esq., H. M. I. S.
Description
Two men, one is seated and wears a jacket and cravat while holding a book. The second man, who is a literary critic and lawyer leans toward the first.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1845
Size
20 x 14.2 cm
Type
Salted paper print
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The sitter to the right is most probably George Moir, a founding member of the Edinburgh Callotype Club and Sheriff of Ross-shire and later Stirlingshire. He was also one of the founding members of the Photographic Society of Scotland.
John Gibson was a teacher and later headmaster at Merchiston Castle Academy and also H. M. Inspector of Schools.
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