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Sir Walter Scott

Primary artist: Allan, William, Sir, RSA, PPRSA · 1782-1850 Publisher: Swan Electric Engraving Company · 1892-1905

Object data

Date	c.1891 - c.1905
Accession	2014.115
Materials	Support paper
Dimensions	32.5cm x 25.3cm x 16.2cm x 11.5cm x 12cm x 9.4cm
Medium	Photogravure

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Sitters
Scott, Sir Walter

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