John Ross’s sketch book

This sketchbook holds six of John Ross’s watercolour characters sporting naval uniforms. 
Object no :
SRDR004a - 4c
Collection :
Sir John Ross
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
235mm x 170mm
Materials :
paper
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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