East Front of New Gaol c. 1849
Salted paper print | 12.8 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2600313
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Photograph of the east front of the newly built Edinburgh jail. Castle like structure with several small round towers. The central entrance is composed of a castle keep like structure with an arched door with two small square towers on either side. Towers of varying size dominate the main building behind the entrance.
Provenance
From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
12.8 x 14.9 cm (image)
29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
East Front of New Jail [Calotype Specimens]