Society of Antiquaries of Scotland [ Clubs & Societies ]
… collections. The ordinary members interacted with other members living in Britain and abroad through correspondence, exchange of books or papers for the Transactions , and donations. The Edinburgh circle created a network of donors who … a center of sociability of learned men in Scotland, Britain, and Europe who communicated directly or remotely to exchange ideas, information, and objects. Despite its success in gathering a large network and in building a collection …
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