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Photography and the Doctor: John Adamson of St Andrews
Dr John Adamson (1809-70) was the older brother of the better-known Robert Adamson (1821-48), famous for his pioneering photography work with D.O. Hill. John Adamson's photography had to be fitted in around his medical practice in St Andrews. The photographs in this book are drawn mainly from two extremely early...Morrison-Low, A D ; Bruce, David
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2021
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Nature's Palette: A colour reference system from the natural world
The first-ever visual expansion of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, featuring over 800 illustration references from the natural worldBaty, Patrick ; Davidson, Peter ; Charwat, Elaine ; Simonini, Giulia ; Karliczek, André
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2023
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The material landscapes of Scotland’s jewellery craft, 1780-1914
During the long 19th century, Scotland was home to an established body of skilled jewellers who were able to access a range of materials from the country's varied natural landscape: precious gold and silver; sparkling crystals and colourful stones; freshwater pearls, shells and parts of rare animals. Following these materials...Laurenson, Sarah
contemporary collecting, crafts, precious metals, Scotland, jewellery, natural environment, and material culture