'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow, with original box

Made:
1851 in London and London and
A peepshow, entitled, "The Thames Tunnel"

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A peepshow, entitled, "The Thames Tunnel"
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‘The Thames Tunnel’ peepshow, with original box, London, England, 1851

A peepshow, entitled, "The Thames Tunnel", in 5 lithographed sections and front, hand coloured, with 2 peepholes in cover, the cover scene of Tunnel staircase with vignettes including Crystal Palace and Parliament buildings; in original box. Published [London] c.1851 or later. Size 18x22cm. extending to 72cm. Showing souvenir stands, gas lamps, musical entertainers

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1981-1752
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 180 mm x 220 mm x 720 mm,
type:
peepshow
credit:
Bernard Quaritch Ltd.

Parts

'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow

'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow

‘The Thames Tunnel’ peepshow, London, England, 1851. Peepshow includes five lithographed sections depicting scene of Tunnel staircase with vignettes, including Crystal Palace and Parliament buildings.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 220 mm x 720 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1981-1752/1
type:
peepshow and lithograph
Box for 'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow

Box for 'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow

Box for ‘The Thames Tunnel’ peepshow, London, England, 1851

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 220 mm
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1981-1752/2
type:
box - container