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Actions	'Burns and Hd Mary' Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberP213 Title'Burns and Hd Mary' DescriptionStaffordshire glazed earthenware figure group of Robert Burns and Mary Campbell (Highland Mary). According to tradition, while he was still betrothed to Jean Armour, Burns asked Mary Campbell, a Highland maid-servant at a neighbour's home, to marry him. Mary died apparently of typhus before she could do so, and Burns went on to marry Jean Armour in 1788. Mid 19th century. Production period19th century (mid) Object namefigurine Dimensions height: 30.5 cm width: 18.9 cm

Object numberP213

Title'Burns and Hd Mary'

DescriptionStaffordshire glazed earthenware figure group of Robert Burns and Mary Campbell (Highland Mary). According to tradition, while he was still betrothed to Jean Armour, Burns asked Mary Campbell, a Highland maid-servant at a neighbour's home, to marry him. Mary died apparently of typhus before she could do so, and Burns went on to marry Jean Armour in 1788. Mid 19th century.

Production period19th century (mid)

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