Dr Thomas Hay, City Chamberlin, and Sir James

Category

Library Item

Item no

13333

Title

Dr Thomas Hay, City Chamberlin, and Sir James Stirling, Bart.

Description

Two men stand facing each other. The man on the man on the left greets the other by touching his hat. The man on the right is taller and slimmer than the other man and holds a walking stick. Both men wear black hats, white wigs, cravats, and black tailed coats.

Artist / maker

Kay, John

Date

1796

Size

12 x 8.5 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Dr. Thomas Hay was city chamberlain in 1796. Sir James Stirling had been Lord Provost two years previously.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Walking sticks

Clothing and dress > Garments > Coats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Trousers

People > Adults > Men

People > Politics and government > Lord Provosts

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