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Description: | Dr. John Aitken Memorial Fountain. Cast-iron drinking fountain comprising a central feature of a naked putto holding a vase water spout sitting on a rock in an upturned dish. This is enclosed by a hexagonal arcade. Six cast-iron columns with bell capitals and inward-facing crocodiles carry drop-traceried cusped arches topped by brattishing and plaques with the Arms of Govan; Masonic and Oddfellow symbols and a dedication to John Aitken MD. Cast-iron ogee fish-scale roof and elaborate crown finial Additional Information: Dr. John Aitken M.D. (1838-1880). Born in Govan, the son of a spirit merchant. He became a Licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons at age 21. On graduating he set up in general practice in Govan, and provided medical care to the workers of the nearby Ibrox and Drumoyne collieries. In 1864 he was appointed Police Surgeon and Medical Officer to the Burgh. Held in high esteem by the local community, he was presented with a carriage and horse, and a silver medallion by the people of Govan. His death at the age of 41 was attributed by some as being the result of overwork and his total devotion to the needs of the poor | Subjects: | Drinking Fountain | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Foundry: Cruikshank & Co., Denny. | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7832... | Go to resource |
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