Fountain Close, Thomas Bassendyne's House

Category

Library Item

Item no

5368

Title

Fountain Close, Thomas Bassendyne's House

Description

A man woman and child talk in Fountain Close, Edinburgh. Tenement buildings, with washing drying from windows, enclose the thoroughfare.

Artist / maker

Smith, Jane Stewart

Date

1868

Size

34.5 x 24.2 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Fountain Close is situated towards the east end on the High Street in Edinburgh.It is named for the street well adjacent to it.

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Chimneys

Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

People > Children > Children

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Speaking

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