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Edinburgh Festival, Floral Clock
Unknown, 1949, Photograph
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Edinburgh Festival, Floral Clock
Edinburgh Festival, Floral Clock
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Item no
7543
Title
The Edinburgh Festival, Floral Clock
Description
This floral clock linked the Festival with the Scottish Industries Exhibition held in Glasgow, which attracted many business men among the visitors.
Three men in dark suits stand by the side of the Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. The clock is composed of intricately planted flowers, the word 'Industries' and some of the roman numerals of the clock face are visible in this image. A group of people admire the planting in the garden and beyond the railings we can see the pedestrians on Princes Street.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1949
Size
30.5 x 25.4 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens were established on the site of the Nor' Loch which was drained during the 18th century. The park was originally for the exclusive use of the residents of Princes Street, but was opened to the public in 1876. The gardens contain various statues of notable figures, as well as the Ross Fountain and Bandstand and the famous Floral Clock.
Exhibitions with this item
Edinburgh Festival 1949
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Gardens
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Men
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Princes Street
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Scotland
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Edinburgh
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Flowers
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