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Collection: A. D. White Architectural Photographs

Accession Number: 15/5/3090.00821

Title: Vicar's Close, Wells

Notes: The houses in the Vicar's Close were built as residences for the men of the choir. The Vicar's Close is thought to be Europe's most complete medieval street.

Dates: ca. 1867-ca. 1895?Photograph date

Dates: 1363?Building Date

Classfication: Photographs

Medium: albumen print

Current Site: Europe: United Kingdom; Wells

Measurement: Image: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.; 16.51 x 22.225 cm

Subjects: Wells, England, Townscapes, Streetscapes, Chimneys, Gates, Fences, Rock walls, Townhouses

Provenance: Gift of Andrew Dickson White

Repository: Cornell University Library?A.D. White Photographs?Rare & Manuscript Collections?Cornell University