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Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse

Unknown, 1906, Photograph
Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse
Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse
Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse
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Item no
5296
Title
Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse
Description
A group of men wearing tophats and bowler hats stand around a man with a trowel who is laying the memorial stone of the new poorhouse in Leith, Edinburgh. Amongst the brickwork in front is a carved stone with the coat of arms of Leith. Behind the men there is a piece of wooden lifting equipment.
Artist / maker
Date
1906
Size
24 x 28.9 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection