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Kinniburgh's Close
Drummond, James, 1850, Pencil work, Reproduction
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Kinniburgh's Close
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Item no
1733
Title
Kinniburgh's Close
Description
A child sits on the steps leading to the doors of a house in a narrow street in Edinburgh. The girl wears a dress and has her legs crossed over. The path in front of her is an uneven surface. The houses are mostly stonebuilt. The house beside the child is mixture with stonework and wooden planks. The building has wooden shutters which are closed. All the buildings have windows and chimney stacks.
Artist / maker
Drummond, James
Date
1850
Size
20 x 22.6 cm
Type
Pencil work
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Reproduction
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Kinniburgh's Close was situated off the Grassmarket but has since been demolished.
The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. It has been the site of many public executions. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising.
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