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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Holyrood

c. 1859

Albumen print | 7.5 x 7.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2320123

Photograph of the west front of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, with metal railings at the front.   

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 7.5 x 7.3 cm (image)

    17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort between 1860 and 1861

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Lothian [Scotland]
              • Edinburgh [Lothian]
                • Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Doors
            • Gates
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Furnishings
            • Lighting Devices
              • Lamps
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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