Education
From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men's College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
From 1854, Emslie studied at The Working Men's College, and was a student of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
He became a topographical artist, and illustrated The Illustrated topical record of London volunteer 9. in 1900. He wrote and illustrated the New Canterbury Tales (Griffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh) ca.1887. He gathered local folklore from around England, making notes and topographical drawings.
Emslie was an original member of The Folklore Society and was a council member for that Society.