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Entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh

Skene, James, 1827, Watercolour
Entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh
Entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh
Entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh
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Item no
620
Title
Entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh
Description
A woman talks to the jail keeper at the entrance to the Old Jail of Edinburgh. The jail keeper holds three large keys and is leaning on a walking stick. A soldier in military uniform carrying a gun stands beside the door. The door is covered with studs, has three locks and an ornately carved stone surround.
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Date
1827
Size
12 x 10 cm.
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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