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    ATTRIBUTED TO FREDERICK HOLLAND MARES

    'College of Surgeons, Dublin'

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 7.4 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2320086

    Photograph of an exterior view of the College of Surgeons, Dublin. There is a pillar and chain fence in the foreground. Behind the fence is a horse and cart. A man stands in front of the college.

    • Creator(s)

      Attributed to Frederick Holland Mares (photographer)

      Attributed to James Simonton (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      College of Surgeons [Dublin]

    • 7.4 x 7.2 cm (image)

      17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

    • From an album compiled by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Ireland
            • Dublin [Ireland]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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