Son of Professor Miller

Category

Library Item

Item no

3953

Title

Son of Professor Miller

Description

A boy is standing in full highland dress. He is wearing a glengarry hat and a sporran. Beside him is an ornately carved wooden chair with a armoured helmet on it.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1845

Size

19.5 x 14.3 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Master James Miller was the son of Professor James Miller, Professor of Surgery at Edinburgh University from 1812-1864. Master Miller is shown alongside his father, uncle and grandfather in D. O. Hill's commemorative painting of the Disruption, despite not having been present at the event.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Brooches

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Sporrans

Clothing and dress > Garments > Armour

Clothing and dress > Garments > Kilts

Furnishings > Furniture > Chairs

People > Children > Boys

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