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Proclamation at the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh

Unknown, 1900, Photograph
Proclamation at the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Proclamation at the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Proclamation at the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
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Item no
2865
Title
Proclamation at the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Description
In front of St Giles Cathedral criers in ceremonial dress read out a proclamation from the Mercat Cross. A crowd which includes soldiers and man standing in a horse-drawn carriage has gathered to listen. A cart laden with barrels and baskets waits nearby.
Artist / maker
Date
1900
Size
21.4 x 16.3 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection