Inglis, Alexander Adam, c 1840-1913 (photographer)

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Albumen photographic print showing south-east aspect of Barnbougle Castle, Dalmeny, Midlothian

Scope and Contents Cardboard mount with 5 photographs of primitive cultivation terraces, taken from various points in Edinburgh's Old Town. Three photos display monogram of photographer Alexander Inglis. All photographs show cultivation terraces. At the bottom right hand comer of the card is a label which reads “Cities Exhibition No. 439”, suggesting that it was exhibit no 439 in Geddes' replacement Cities and Town Planning Exhibition. Two pencilled numbers on the back read 112/13. 1. The Castle possibly from...

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Monogram of Alexander Inglis shown.

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Black and white photograph of the Forth Bridge under construction showing the south cantilever. Photograph by Inglis, no.95. "The Forth Bridge-The South Cantilever (23rd June 1888)." Number on back, A/120.

Scope and Contents Two middle age fishwives, one seated and one standing, are wearing elaborate bonnets and striped skirts in traditional costume. The background scene shows a loch with a bridge and hills in the distance, probably set up in a photographer's studio. No attribution but possibly HIll and Adamson who were known to have created prints depicting Newhaven as a model community bound by tradition, honest labour and mutual support. Alternatively, Alexander Adam Inglis, who is also known to have...

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Card with two photographs, showing two views of Edinburgh Castle, probably dating from c.1880. Views are mounted on card with cut-out card frames. 1: Edinburgh Castle from the west, number given 480, showing Inglis Monogram. 2: Edinburgh Castle from the south west, number given 492, Inglis Monogram.

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Fishwives are standing and not wearing headcovering, but wearing traditional costume and holding "creels" (fish baskets). Attributed Alexander Inglis, 221.