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The Eglinton Tournament Watercolours

Shield of The Marquess of Waterford

Description:

The Earl of Eglinton commissioned Samuel Pratt of No.47 Bond Street, London, to produce this shield and the others which would hang above the martial tents of the knights taking part in the Eglinton Tournament in 1839.

 

The Marquess of Waterford entered the lists as The Knight of the Dragon.

Dimensions:
46cm x 61cm
Source:
Dean Castle
Digital Number:
EAFB022
Creation Date:
1839
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council