The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 484
Fig. 1043.—North Barr. Front View. North Barr, Renfrewshire.—This singular and graceful sundial (Figs.1643 and 1644) stands in the centre of the old-fashioned, semi-decayed SUNDIALS — 469 — SUNDIALS gardens of North Barr, at a distance of a few minutes walk up the Clydefrom Erskine Ferry. There is… … Fig. 1644.—North Barr. Back View. gracefully holding a rose at her breast and smiling on the spectator. Thetwo hair curls standing out in relief very considerably heighten her oddeffect, and at the same time give apparent strength to her slenderneck to carry the overhanging and weighty dial. The…
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