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George Washington Wilson (1823-93)

Aross Waterfall, near Tobermory, Island of Mull c. 1860

Albumen print | 7.7 x 7.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2320185

Aross Waterfall, near Tobermory, Island of Mull

George Washington Wilson (1823-93)

Aross Waterfall, near Tobermory, Island of Mull c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a waterfall in the background with vegetation and rocks in the foreground.

The waterfall is located close to Tobermory, the capital of the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. The name Tobermory is a corruption of the Gaelic, meaning Mary's Well.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort between 1860 and 1861
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen

albumen print

Measurements

7.7 x 7.1 cm (image)

17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Hebrides [Scotland]
Isle of Mull [Inner Hebrides]
Tobermory [Mull]
Aros Waterfall [Tobermory]
Physiography
Waterfalls

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