Great Tunnell, Glengariff c. 1903

Platinum print | 14.5 x 20.2 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2600119

Unknown Person

Description

Photograph of a tunnel carved out of rock. The rock on the roof and both sides of the tunnel is sharp with jagged edges whilst the floor has a smoother surface. Daylight can be seen through the exit at the end of the tunnel.

Provenance

From a photograph album presented to King Edward VII in remembrance of the Royal Visit to Ireland in 1903
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Platinum print

platinum process

Measurements

14.5 x 20.2 cm (image) (image)

38.2 x 30.4 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Ireland
Munster [Ireland]
County Cork [Ireland]
Glengarriff [County Cork]
Great Tunnell [Glengariff, Ireland]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Civil engineering
Earthworks
Tunnels
References

Alternative title(s)

Great Tunnell Glengariff [The Province of Munster, 1903]

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