Image of William Scott, James Scott Skinner and his son, Manson
| ID | JSS0829 |
| Title | Image of William Scott, James Scott Skinner and his son, Manson |
| Document Reference | LO 927.8 |
| Format | 130 x 115 mm |
| Medium | Newspaper cutting |
| Item Type | Printed Collection |
| Subject | Scottish Music,Scott Skinner image |
| Item Description | This image has Skinner in the centre. On the left is 'Professor' William Scott, who taught Skinner to dance, and on the right is Skinner's son, Manson, who he in turn taught to dance. Both Scott and Manson toured as members of Skinner's concert parties, Scott recited poetry in the Buchan (an area of north east Scotland) dialect, and Manson performed Highland and 'novelty' dances. |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Publisher | The People's Journal, Dundee |
| Time Period | 1890s |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 3rd March 1923 |
| Location | Aberdeen Central Library |
| Collection Name | My Life and Adventures |
| Copyright | copyright_abdnlib.shtml |
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