London Brighton & South Coast Railway Royal Train

Made:
1899
maker:
Jas Longden
London Brighton & South Coast Railway Royal Train

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Painting, oil on canvas by J. Longden, 1899. London Brighton & South Coast Railway Royal Train carrying the Prince of Wales hauled by Billinton 4-4-0 locomotive no.203 "Henry Fletcher". Unframed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1977-5709
Materials:
oil paint and canvas
Measurements:
overall; image: 358 mm x 660 mm x 18 mm,
type:
painting and oil painting

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