British School at Athens: Director's House from the Garden
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/0455.1901 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | Glass negative, full plate size, a copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 16 cm |
| Place |
British School at Athens Athens |
| Dates | 1887-1888 |
| Donor/Creator |
Smith, Mr Ravenscroft Elsey |
| Scope and Content | One of a group of images relating to the British School at Athens: buildings and setting, scholars and students. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Athens: The British Archaeological School from the garden.". |
| Notes | The date is based on R. Elsey Smith's residence in the BSA 1887-1888 (BSA Annual Report 1889-90, p. 25). The Upper House which is shown was built in 1886 and appears to be a new building. By comparison to a similar image of the Director's House from the Byzantine Research Fund (BSA BRF WI.E-40) which was taken in c. 1889-90. This images displays less mature foliage and fewer added on features such as an arbor and flag poles. Woman on the balcony may be wife of F.C. Penrose who was director from 1886-1887, which would make the 1887 date more likely. |