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Netherbow Port from the East, 1764

Skene, James, 1827, Watercolour
Netherbow Port from the East, 1764
Netherbow Port from the East, 1764
Netherbow Port from the East, 1764
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681
Title
Netherbow Port from the East, 1764
Description
A busy street scene filled with men, women and children. An archway with a portcullis gate leads through the Netherbow Port. The structure has two towers with spires and a large central clock tower with a weathervane. In front of the gate there are horse-drawn carriages with passengers. One of the carriage drivers is carrying a whip. A flag with a horse motif hangs outside one of the buildings.
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Date
1827
Size
24 x 28 cm.
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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