New Year at the Cross, 1898

This riotous scene by J. M. Hamilton shows various Kilmarnock officials and worthies celebrating the new year at Kilmarnock Cross in 1898. Can you spot the statue of Sir James Shaw holding a bottle of whisky? This statue was moved and is now situated across from The Dick Institute.
Object no :
EAPG185n
Collection :
Burgh of Kilmarnock
Creator :
J M Hamilton
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
RI_DI_0070968
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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