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George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
Westminster Abbey. The Nave c. 1860
Albumen print | 7.3 x 6.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2320057
George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
Westminster Abbey. The Nave c. 1860
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Photograph of the nave of Westminster Abbey with a man in the centre, standing to the right of the aisle in front of choir screen.
Westminster Abbey was consecrated in 1065 and was dedicated to St Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, following a vision that a fisherman by the name of Aldrich had on the Thames near to where the abbey was subsequently built.Provenance
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort between 1860 and 1861
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
7.3 x 6.7 cm (image)
17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)
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