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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
19560
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 a girl is playing with a doll at the top of the stairs. Below her, 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
25.5 x 17.7 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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