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![Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson](thumbs/JSS0273.jpg)
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Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson |
In very shaky handwriting, Skinner notes in this letter to the artist David Waterson: 'County Hotel, Edinburgh All this Week & Touring roun aboot Dear Artist Hows Lily Richards looking? I am dying to hear I bought a House for her nigh £1000 in all. But hush! The Tax gatherer----. So 25 Victoria Street... |
![Lettercard addressed to D Waterson, Brechin](thumbs/JSS0274.jpg)
JSS0274
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Lettercard addressed to D Waterson, Brechin |
Lettercard from Skinner in Edinburgh, to the artist David Waterson. Skinner, at this time nearly 80, was still touring and playing. |
![Note to David Waterson from James Scott Skinner](thumbs/JSS0275.jpg)
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Note to David Waterson from James Scott Skinner |
Dedication sent by Skinner to David Waterson, artist, Brechin. |
![Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson](thumbs/JSS0276.jpg)
JSS0276
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Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson |
Letter to the artist David Waterson from James Scott Skinner. He writes: 'Home Sweet Home'. Dear Mr Waterson, What like's the picture o' my darlin' Lily Richards she is my Secretary I made 24 Dics [sic] for Columbia Co: London today & ago i.e. 65 Melodies on 24 Discs - private. I got £100 --- My niece... |
![Page 2 of 2, Letter to David Waterson](thumbs/JSS0277.jpg)
JSS0277
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Page 2 of 2, Letter to David Waterson |
Page 2 of a letter to the artist David Waterson from James Scott Skinner. He continues: I shall be honoured to receive a call here, in my Ain Hoose - it costs a £1000 already & I buy other £50 worth today. Piano & chairs. Courage & humour Carries a Hero on? I play in Dundee Jan 24 & Edingh- Jan: 26... |
![Image of Cathie Macdonald, dancer](thumbs/JSS0278.jpg)
JSS0278
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Image of Cathie Macdonald, dancer |
A head and shoulders postcard photograph of the Highland dancer Cathie Macdonald. Cathie toured with Skinner for some years as a member of his concert party. |
![Image of Mrs Lily Richards](thumbs/JSS0279.jpg)
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Image of Mrs Lily Richards |
A three quarter length studio portrait by Laird, 246 Union Street Aberdeen of Mrs Lily Richards. |
![Image of Mrs Lily Richards](thumbs/JSS0280.jpg)
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Image of Mrs Lily Richards |
Photo of a drawing of Mrs Lily Richards sent to the artist David Waterson, possibly as an aide-memoir for a portrait. |
![Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson](thumbs/JSS0281.jpg)
JSS0281
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Page 1 of 2, Letter to David Waterson |
Letter from Skinner to the artist David Waterson. He writes: My dear Artist friend, How art thou? I am in my ain Hoose having purchased this property & in a fine quiet environment & yet within 200 yard of Union St. I have one tenant down (on ground floor) & I am up above, then I have two tenants above... |
![Page 2 of 2, Letter to David Waterson](thumbs/JSS0282.jpg)
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Page 2 of 2, Letter to David Waterson |
Continuation of a letter Skinner wrote to the artist David Waterson on 20th January 1923. He continued: My Columbia Reocrds should be down from London now. They were made on my Andrea Guarnarius Violin made in Italy, 1690 - Italian Violin making as a finished art. Over 1100+ men worked for fully a Century.... |