This finely rendered engraving titled “The Town of Dumfries (Dumfriesshire)” was drawn by W. H. Bartlett and engraved by S. Bradshaw. It presents a lively 19th-century view of Dumfries, a historic town in southern Scotland. The foreground features a bustling rural street scene with townspeople engaged in everyday activities—children play, women tend to chores, and cattle are led along a dirt road flanked by stone walls. A woman sits in the lower right-hand corner, spinning yarn or working with textiles, suggesting the domestic and agrarian character of the town. In the background, the town unfolds across the landscape with its iconic stone bridge stretching over the River Nith, connecting both sides of the settlement. A collection of spires and steeples, including a prominent church tower, rises above the rooftops, anchoring the town’s architectural identity. Rolling hills and trees frame the scene, giving depth and a picturesque quality. This engraving captures the charm and rhythm of daily life in Dumfries during the early Victorian era. It was published in 1837 by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London, for the proprietors.

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