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Stevens, Thomas, 1828–1888

For life or death : heroism on land.

[1880]

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For life or death : heroism on land, Coventry ; London : Thomas Stevens, [1880], Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
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  • Title(s)

    For life or death : heroism on land.

  • Published/Created

    Coventry ; London : Thomas Stevens, [1880]

  • Physical Description

    1 silk picture : color ; 5 x 15 cm, in mount 13 x 21 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NK9002.S8 F6 Box
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Full Alma Record

    https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/99122050993408651

  • Classification

    Visual Materials

  • Notes

    "Woven in pure silk by Thomas Stevens, inventor and manufacturer, Coventry and London."
    Date from Godden.
    A woven picture, machine-embroidered on silk.
    Godden, G. Stevengraphs and other Victorian silk pictures, 26
    Includes printed advertisement, on reverse of the mount, for other subjects in the Stevengraph series.
    "There are two distinct versions of this subject but both depict a horse-drawn fire engine. The first shows four horses drawing the engine, with a fifth horse and rider spurring them on. A three-storey house is seen in flames in the top left-hand corner of the picture ... The second version shows only two horses ... "--Godden.

  • Subject Terms

    Fire departments -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works. |
    Fire engines -- Pictorial works. |
    Rescues -- Pictorial works. |
    Silk pictures -- Specimens.

  • Form/Genre

    Embroidery (visual works) | Stevengraphs. | Textiles.

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