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The image of Sir Walter Scott is from the painting by Henry Raeburn. The back of Sir Walter Scott features more advertising, each reduced to a text size that makes their legibility questionable: Waterproofs. For Ladies and Gentlemen, Newest Shapes and Patterns. NORTH BRITISH RUBBER COMPANY, LTD. 106 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH. Buchanan’s Commercial and Temperance…
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Although unusual, carte de visites featuring a celebrity could also include adverts on the reverse. This example featuring William Gladstone was produced by Cummings’ Patents Ltd at 122 George Street, Edinburgh. The Right Honourable William Gladstone was Prime Minister over four non-consecutive terms between 1868 and 1894 and was a household name. The CDV can…
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My beloved vintage 2007 iMac decided to pass over the rainbow bridge so I am unable to access to my scans and research until I get a working MacBook, which may take a few weeks. I promise to post content as soon as I possibly can.
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It’s time to take an exciting dive into Edinburgh history from old photographs, newspaper articles, and other ephemera! Greyfriars Bobby, Sir James Young Simpson, notable historical photographers, daily Victorian life, and more to come.