Effigie of Patie Birnie

This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 247 MS Farmer 199
  • Dates of Creation
    • nd
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet. 33.5x23.7 cm.

Scope and Content

The Effigie of Patie Birnie, the famous fiddler of Kinghorn.
Unsigned engraving of Patrick Burnie or Birnie, probably based on the painting by William Aikman (1682-1731).
Printed caption contains title and 6-line verse by Allan Ramsay beginning: Who gart the Lieges gawff and girnay ...
Pencil note by H.G. Farmer on verso: Bought by me from Ethel Kidson, the sister of Frank Kidson.

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