
The Cottage contains a collection of 18th Century Scottish vernacular furniture, domestic and agricultural reflecting the home life and social standing of the Paul family. Other highlights of the collection are a 1:50 scale model of the Bonhomme Richard, Jones most famous ship; an early bronze bust of Jones by Augustin Houdin, court sculptor of the court of Louis XVI; an extensive collection of stamps and first day covers issued by the US Post Office.
Keywords
Coins & medals, Maritime, Military
Arbigland Estate
nr Kirkbean
Dumfriesshire
Dumfries and Galloway
DG2 8BG
Tel: 01387 880613
Email:
postmaster@dumfriesmuseum.demon.co.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.jpj.demon.co.uk
