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Sundial from Wrychtis House, Edinburgh
This 17th-century lectern sundial from Woodhouselee in Midlothian was formerly at Wrychtis House in Edinburgh.
The sundial has a twisted ornamental shaft.
Sundials, showing the time both at home and around the world, were very popular in the planned gardens of castles and mansion houses in 17th-century Scotland. They reflected the growing interest in science and the natural world.
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000-100-001-552-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.NL 73 |
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17th century
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1880 mm H x 400 mm L x 390 mm W
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Sundial, lectern
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Jewellery: clocks, watches (NMAS Classification)
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Midlothian, Edinburgh (Wrychtis House) Scotland, Midlothian, Woodhouselee
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Sundial of the lectern type with a twisted ornamental shaft, from Woodhouselee, Midlothian, formerly at Wrychtis House, Edinburgh, 17th century
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