Signpost in background "To Bannock Burn House". This may be Sir William Forbes of Callendar (1756–1823). He was a prosperous coppersmith and landowner who lived in Callendar House in Falkirk.
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Edinburgh characters by J. Jenkins
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Around 150 hand-coloured caricatures of Edinburgh celebrities and unknown characters. Etchings by artist J. Jenkins in the style of John Kay. Plates dated from 1799 to 1805. Characters include prominent people like Lord Dundas, Sir John Sinclair, Earl of Crawford, Lord Montague. Also 'a leads merchant' and an unidentified soldier.