Crombie's Land, West Port

Category

Library Item

Item no

5374

Title

Crombie's Land, West Port

Description

A child holding a baby stands before a woman on a wooden landing of Crombie's Land in Edinburgh. Wooden bannisters enclose the walkways. In the background is the silhouette of Edinburgh Castle.

Artist / maker

Smith, Jane Stewart

Date

1868

Size

34.6 x 24 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The West Port is a street that continues west from Edinburgh's Grassmarket towards Lothian Road. It was the site of the western entrance to Edinburgh through the city wall.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Landings

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

People > Adults > Women

People > Children > Babies

People > Children > Boys

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Steps

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