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Samson's Ribs, Arthur's Seat
Unknown, 1870, Glass negative
Samson's Ribs, Arthur's Seat
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26482
Title
Samson's Ribs, Arthur's Seat
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Unknown
Date
1870
Type
Glass negative
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
It is likely that Alexander Adam Inglis was the photographer.
Samson's ribs are formation of columnar basalt found on the south side of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
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