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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

SAMUEL E POULTON (1819-98)

Eton College from Weston's Yard

c.1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 18.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2932772

Photograph of a tower with a crenallated top and an arched entrance leading to the Provost's Lodge in Eton College. The second and third floors of the tower are marked by gable windows. Colleger's rooms flank the tower. Ivy covers the buildings in the corner of the square, on the right. Photograph taken from Weston's Yard.

  • Creator(s)

    Samuel E Poulton (1819-98) (photographer)

  • 23.1 x 18.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
          • Colleges
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Eton [Berkshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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