An
advertisement for the Association for the Purchase of British Engravings
appeared in the Caledonian Mercury, 5 March 1842.
Object:
To
cultivate a taste for the Fine Arts, and to encourage native talent by
distribution among its Members of engravings ...
Subscription
5
shillings
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Edinburgh
does not feature in the name of this Society, but it included several
of Edinburgh's photographers amongst its Committee:
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WH Lizars
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James Ruthven 44
South Bridge
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George Aikman 29
North Bridge
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John Stewart 6
James Court. |