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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)

Lawn Market, Edinburgh

c. 1849

Salted paper print | 12.1 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2600321

Photograph of a street with four and five storeyed buildings with commercial businesses at ground level. On the street there are horses and carts and the motion of people blurred by the long exposure.

  • Creator(s)

    Ross & Thomson (active 1847-1890s) (photographer)

  • 12.1 x 14.9 cm (image)

    29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lawn Market [Calotype Specimens]

  • From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Lothian [Scotland]
              • Edinburgh [Scotland]
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Public life
          • Street life
            • Markets
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
        • Secular architecture
          • Shops
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