
The Flying Steam Company, to China in twenty-four hours certain
- Made:
- circa 1843 in United Kingdom




Textile. The Flying Steam Company, to China in twenty-four hours certain / nd. [c1843]. Cotton, printed in monochrome crimson faded to pink; 47x63.5cm. Handkerchief printed with caricatures relating to and bearing impression of Henson's Aerial 1842. Some details faded altogether; stained, timeworn, brittle; has nevertheless an elegance and reference value; colouring at edges formerly under frame, especially lower edge formerly folded under, are original crimson tone cochineal; conserved backed and mounted 2002
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1938-295
- Materials:
- cotton, printing ink
- Measurements:
-
overall: 470 x 635 mm
- type:
- textile and steam-powered aircraft
- credit:
- Poynton, Dr.F.J.