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Provost's chain of office, Newton Stewart Burgh

Period:
19th Century 20th Century
Date:
1897
Description:
Regalia worn by the Provost of the Burgh of Newton Stewart.  The centrepiece depicts the Newton Stewart Town Hall.  Each shield denotes the Provost and year of his office.
Materials/Media:
gold, ceramic
Source:
Stranraer Museum
Digital Number:
SRAC036a-f
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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Presented with the robes of office to Provost Matthews for himself and future Provosts of the Burgh of Newton Stewart by numerous friends.  Diamond Jubilee Day 1897.  Prov. Andrew Baird Matthews 1897; Prov. Wm Milroy Kelly 1899; Prov. The Earl of Galloway 1901; Prov. Wm McConnell 1904; Prov. Andrew McCormick 1906; Prov. Angus McPhater 1912; Prov. Rbt. John Scott 1917; Prov. Andrew Kay 1919; Prov. Alexr Barr 1946; Prov. M A S Hamilton 1959; Prov. R L Paterson 1962; Prov. J C Neil 1968; Prov. A W Plunkett 1971; A W Plunkett 1972; John Deacon 1974.  Two blank shields.