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Casket-- Ironmongers Company, "casket of iron, the handiwork of liverymen of the Guild of the Mystery of Ironmongers, presented together with the copy of his freedom to Andrew Carnegie Esq. LL. D. at a court held May 12th, 1903 in recognition of the great
Casket-- Ironmongers Company, "casket of iron, the handiwork of liverymen of the Guild of the Mystery of Ironmongers, presented together with the copy of his freedom to Andrew Carnegie Esq. LL. D. at a court held May 12th, 1903 in recognition of the great services he has rendered to the iron trade"
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Guilds--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and steel workers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron industry and trade--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an iron casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the London guild known as the Ironmongers Company. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Casket made of ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle, accompanied by the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, 4th October, 1910
Casket made of ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle, accompanied by the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, 4th October, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glamis Castle (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Forfar--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Angus (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket used as a holder of a burgess ticket, presented by the Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of funds for public baths. The wood in the box had been used in the construction of Glamis Castle, located in Angus, Scotland. In the photograph, the lid is closed. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887
Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hope, Thomas, Sir, d. 1646--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an oak casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of New York. The casket had once been owned by Sir Thomas Hope of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose house later became the site of a public library donated by Andrew Carnegie. The purpose of the casket was to hold a burgess ticket. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket made of oak from the old bridge over the Tweed at Peebles containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, 19th October, 1909
Casket made of oak from the old bridge over the Tweed at Peebles containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, 19th October, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Peebles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bridges, Wooden--Scotland--Peebles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Peebles (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Tweed River (Scotland and England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, presented to Andrew Carnegie in 1909. The wood used in the casket came from the bridge over the Tweed River at Peebles. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of bog-oak, carved, containing the Freedom of the City of Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Casket of bog-oak, carved, containing the Freedom of the City of Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a decorative oak carved casket containing a burgess ticket admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "into the freedom of the County of the City of Waterford" for his gift of a public library. The casket is carved with decorations and has two carved female figures on the top, one is holding and playing a harp. A decorative plaque commemorating the occasion is in the middle of the casket along with a metal key. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of bog-oak, City of Waterford, Ireland
Casket of bog-oak, City of Waterford, Ireland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of a decorative oak carved casket containing a burgess ticket admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "into the freedom of the County of the City of Waterford" for his gift of a public library. The casket is carved with decorations and has two carved female figures on the top, one is holding and playing a harp. A decorative plaque commemorating the occasion is in the middle of the casket along with a metal key. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of oak which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, 4th October, 1894
Casket of oak which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, 4th October, 1894
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Jedburgh, Scotland, in appreciation of his benevolence in the areas of education and free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Casket of "silver-bound bog oak, found on the Burgh lands of Hawick, some years ago", containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Casket of "silver-bound bog oak, found on the Burgh lands of Hawick, some years ago", containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Hawick, Scotland, in appreciation of a donation for the construction of a public library building. The casket is open, revealing the document (rolled) and a metal plate on the underside of the lid. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket presented to Mrs. Carnegie at the opening of the free library at Spinningdale, October 15, 1900
Casket presented to Mrs. Carnegie at the opening of the free library at Spinningdale, October 15, 1900
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Creich--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Creich--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Spinningdale (Creich, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Spinningdale (Creich, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket presented to Louise Carnegie by the "Spinningdale Parish of Creich," Scotland in appreciation of her husband's donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, inside of lid, bearing description
Casket, Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, inside of lid, bearing description
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glamis Castle (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Forfar--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Angus (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket used as a holder of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, for the donation of funds for public baths. In the photograph, the lid of the casket is open, showing a metal plate with the inscription: Made from ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle and kindly given to the Earl of Strathmore. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Casket which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (reverse view) for a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Jedburgh, Scotland, in appreciation of his benevolence in the areas of education and free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Perth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Endowments--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Perth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Provost, Magistrate, and Town Council of the City of Perth, Scotland, in appreciation of benefactions to Perth (as well as to Scotland in general), particularly in the area of university education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Perth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Endowments--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Perth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Provost, Magistrate, and Town Council of the City of Perth, Scotland, in appreciation of benefactions to Perth (as well as to Scotland in general), particularly in the area of university education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "CA-248."; Appears in photographic collection: Andrew Carnegie benefactions collection; located in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Department.
Flat silver casket, Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, reverse side
Flat silver casket, Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing the reverse side of a silver casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Flat silver casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Flat silver casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, England, 17th May, 1905
Freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, England, 17th May, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card makers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Playing cards--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a carved wooden casket presented to Andrew Carnegie for his benevolent giving in the area of education by the trade guild known as the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London. On the underside of the open lid is the "freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London." Also shown are eight of the twenty-four packs of playing cards contained within. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver and enamel casket, Belfast, Ireland
Frosted silver and enamel casket, Belfast, Ireland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Enamel boxes--Pictorial works., Education--Northern Ireland--Belfast--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of an ornamental silver and enamel casket for a burgess ticket from Belfast, Ireland, electing and admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary burgess of the City of Belfast" for his "eminent services in the cause of education." The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, figures and engraved lettering. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver and enamel casket containing the freedom of Belfast, Ireland, 1st June, 1910
Frosted silver and enamel casket containing the freedom of Belfast, Ireland, 1st June, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Enamel boxes--Pictorial works., Education--Northern Ireland--Belfast--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an ornamental silver and enamel casket for a burgess ticket from Belfast, Ireland, electing and admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary burgess of the City of Belfast" for his "eminent services in the cause of education." The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, figures and the intertwined initials AC. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Frosted silver casket containing the freedom of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England-- 5th June, 1906
Frosted silver casket containing the freedom of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England-- 5th June, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver casket, Salisbury, England, reverse side
Frosted silver casket, Salisbury, England, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm