000-100-001-552-C
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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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| Online ID: |
000-100-001-552-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.NL 73 |
| Date: |
17th century
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| Material: |
Stone
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| Dimensions: |
1880 mm H x 400 mm L x 390 mm W
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| What: |
Sundial, lectern
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| Subject: |
Jewellery: clocks, watches (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
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| Where: |
Midlothian, Edinburgh (Wrychtis House)
Scotland, Midlothian, Woodhouselee
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| Description: |
Sundial of the lectern type with a twisted ornamental shaft, from Woodhouselee, Midlothian, formerly at Wrychtis House, Edinburgh, 17th century
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