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Archibald Simpson Portrait

Historic Documents
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An engraved reproduction of a portrait of the architect Archibald Simpson (1790-1847) by his friend James Giles (1801-1870). The engraving was made by Edward McInnes.

The original portrait was funded by public subscription and painted in memory of Simpson after his death. It is one of two Giles portraits of Archibald Simpson held by the University of Aberdeen. Search their catalogue here for more details.

This reproduction was published by Gilford & Mair of Aberdeen on 1st August 1849.
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