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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Queen Mary's Bath House, Holyrood Palace

c. 1859

Albumen print | 7.4 x 6.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2320125

Photograph of Queen Mary's Bath House at Holyrood Palace. The building consists of a small tower like structure with two storeys with a tile roof that stands within the grounds of Holyrood Palace.

Contrary to the title, this building was probably never used as a bath house but may instead have functioned as a summer house or dovecote.   

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 7.4 x 6.8 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
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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