Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1954

Category

Library Item

Item no

15502

Title

Front cover, Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1954

Description

The front cover of the programme for the 1954 Festival features a design of an overflowing cornucopia. A castle, several musical instruments, a thistle and masks complete the arrangement.

Artist / maker

Tisdall, Hans

Date

1954

Size

29.5 x 21 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947. Its aim was to stage a major international cultural event in Edinburgh, showcasing first-rate performances of classical music, dance, opera and theatre.

In 1999 the building that had been the Tolbooth Church built between 1842-44 and then the meeting place of the General Assembley of Scotland became 'The Hub', an information centre, ticket office, and venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Masks

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