Robert McVane, Esq. (d.1909)

Image credit: Dumfries and Galloway Council

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This portrait of Robert McVane was presented to the Burgh of Castle Douglas by his fellow townsmen and friends in recognition of his valuable services of 20 years as Town Councillor, Bailie and Provost. He died on 18th December 1909.

Castle Douglas Town Hall

Castle Douglas

Title

Robert McVane, Esq. (d.1909)

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 75 x W 62.6 cm

Accession number

STEWM:1990.28.13

Acquisition method

presented

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

ROBERT MCVANE Presented to THE BURGH OF CASTLE DOUGLAS by his Fellow Townsmen and Other Friends in recognition of his valuable services of twenty years as TOWN COUNCILLOR, BAILIE and PROVOST. He died 18th December, 1909.

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Castle Douglas Town Hall

5 St Andrews Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG7 1DE Scotland

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