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Heriot's Hospital, north side of quadrangle

Unknown, 1850, Salted paper print
Heriot's Hospital, north side of quadrangle
Heriot's Hospital, north side of quadrangle
Heriot's Hospital, north side of quadrangle
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Item no
3828
Title
Heriot's Hospital, north side of quadrangle
Description
A view of Heriot's School, Edinburgh which has a Renaissance design with many ornately carved windows. Carved into the wall is a niche with a statue of a man in it. The man has a beard and moustache. He is wearing a doublet, breeches, a neck ruff and a cloak. The niche has columns on either side and the surrounding windows have ornate carving of stylised flowers and angels above them. A row of arches can be seen beneath the statue.
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Date
1850
Size
15.2 x 20 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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