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Views of the Hot Baths, Bath 1738

Views of the Hot Baths, Bath 1738

Image Reference: 35069
Artist/Photographer: Reynolds, Mandy; Fayram, John
Image Date: 1738
Measurements: 9.6 x 12.1 cm
Medium: negative
Collection: Reynolds
Library Reference: Private neg
Images of Bath ref.: 332
Credit: Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: "To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales these Views are Dedicated by his most devoted & most Obedt. humble Servant, P. Griffin". A wonderful early image of the King's Bath (all baths were seen as hot then!). It was first published on 27th January 1738/1739. The dimensions of the King's Bath is given as: Length 57 ft. 10 in., Breath 40 ft. 8 in., When the Water is 4 feet ½ Deep contains 314 Tuns 36 Gallons. The dimensions of the Queen's Bath is given as: Length 25 ft. 4 in., Breadth 24 ft. 2 in. Contains 81 Tuns 3 Hogsheads 11 Gallons.
I. Fayram delin. et sculp. Published according to Act of Parliamt. by John Fayram and at E. Griffin's at Fleet Street. Copper-engr.

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