ELGIN MARBLES

the famous tion of ancient Greek sculptures, to Eng. c. 1812 through the agency seventh Earl of Elgin, after whom are named, and acquired for the Museum 1816. They are portions the Par the non (designed by and other buildings on the Acropolis, Elgin’s act was denounced as ‘vandalism,’ but if left, these would probably have been destroyed the Turks, N., 3° 19’ W.), county on S. shore Moray Firth, Scotland, forming division of old Province of Capital, Elgin. Total area, 485 miles. Pop. 1921, 41,561. Rae 40’ E.), extinct volcano, ca.