A view of the tunnel under the Thames,, 1828
- Title(s):
- A view of the tunnel under the Thames, as it will appear when completed.
- Published/Created:
- [London] S.F. Gouyn, 1828.
- Physical Description:
- 7 col. plates. 12 x 15 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsGV1199 V53Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/208677
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- BAC : Abbey, Life in England, 502 (Abbey copy).
In case with illustrated label, as issued.
The "plates" are actually six cutout panels, and a backdrop, connected top and bottom by paper, to form a telescopic peepshow.
Title from top panel.
Cottage of content, or, Toys, games, and amusements of nineteenth century England, 64
Hyde, R. Paper peepshows, cat. 208
Selected exhibitions: "The Cottage of Content : or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England" (Yale Center for British Art, November 2 - December 31, 1977). - Subject Terms:
- Thames Tunnel (London, England)Tunnels -- England -- London.
- Form/Genre:
- Tunnel books.
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Cottage of Content, or, Toys, Games, and Amusements of Nineteenth Century England (Yale Center for British Art, November 2, 1977-December 31, 1977) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]
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