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Malloch's Close - north side of Canongate

Channing, William, 1850, Pen work, Wash drawing
Malloch's Close - north side of Canongate
Malloch's Close - north side of Canongate
Malloch's Close - north side of Canongate
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Item no
19559
Title
Malloch's Close - north side of Canongate - mostly demolished
Description
The view looks down a narrow alley between rows of houses. On either side there are stone steps leading to entrances at first floor level. On one side there are children playing with dolls at the top of the stairs. Below them, two women are talking and a man holding a stick leans on the steps. At the bottom of the steps opposite a woman who is barefoot stands and holds a broom.
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Date
1850
Size
24.6 x 16.9 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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