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This figure stands with her arms behind her back and is fully draped, although her arms are bare. As with the majority of the statues in the hall she possesses no symbols which distinguish her as Hygeia or any other particular classical…

This fully draped female figure is depicted with her right hand outstretched, whilst in her left hand she holds three plants, probably some fruit or vegetables. There is a ring on her first left finger and she also wears a bracelet, in the shape of a…

This figure is depicted fully draped with the sculptor paying significant attention to portraying the draping of the robe. The statue’s left hand is also seen to be obscured as it is covered by the fabric of the lady’s garments, which again…

This particular figure wears a diadem on her head and stands naked from the waist up with her right hand behind her back. She does not possess any symbols which indicate her particular identity. This figure appears four times in the sequence of…

In 1865 the Great Hall was enlarged by the architect David Bryce, who ordered the roundel portraits from George MacCallum. MacCallum was paid four pounds per profile, a total of £60 for the set of 15 ‘Heads with wreaths’.

The portraits appear…

According to the College Minutes of November 1844 ‘Dr. Christison stated that being aware of the feelings of his professional Bretheren he had communicated with the relatives [of John Abercrombie], and with their permission had instructed Mr.…

In 1865 the Great Hall was enlarged by the architect David Bryce, who ordered the roundel portraits from George MacCallum. MacCallum was paid four pounds per profile, a total of £60 for the set of 15 ‘Heads with wreaths’.

The portraits appear…

The cane originally belonged to Dr Richard Bright (1789-1858) who was made licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1816.

Dr Bright has been considered the father of nephrology, the branch of medicine that investigates…

Wooden cane with brass top and bottom. Top brass is embossed with a floral motif. A tassel is also attached.

Malacca cane with a brass top. A floral design is engraved at the top along with dates and initials. The dates range from (18)80 to (18)89.

The initials are as follows: 80: C.H.M.D, H.A.P. 81: J.W.B.H, J.B.T., R.H.B., 82: N.T.B., F.W,N.H.,…