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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NamePrint (New Aberdeen from the Blockhouse)
Picture
New Aberdeen
Object NumberABDUA:30564
Other Numberx
Other Number TypeOld number
Brief DescriptionEngraved landscape with panoramic view of Aberdeen from the South-East, over River Dee showing the Harbour, Footdee, St. Nicholas Church, Castle, Tollbooth, St. Machar's Cathedral , King's College, windmill, salmon fishers, ships, horses, cattle, and people promenading.
Content DescriptionNew Aberdeen from the Blockhouse
DimensionsH: 325 mm W: 485 mm approx
MaterialsInk paper
TechniqueEngraving, printing
MakerSlezer, John
Object Production Date1693-1698
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North-East, Aberdeen
Inscription ContentTop and bottom: Facies Civitas Novae ABREDONIE ut propagnaculo Blockhous dito aspicitur, New ABERDENE from the Block house, This plate is most humbly Inscrib'd to the Right Honble the Lord Haddo | B2 Bottom left: Slezers View of Aberdeen - 1698 PMC
Publication NoteLEMUR Database.
Caption "One of a series of views of Scotland, 'Theatrum Scotiae' produced by Captain John Slezer (c.1645-1717) a Dutch draughtsman and engraver who arrived in Scotland in 1669. ABDUA: 30565 shows a near contemporary view of Old Aberdeen also by Slezer."

Author: Morrison,John Date: 2002 Purpose: HA3541
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