London, Tower Bridge

Made:
1948-1955 in United Kingdom
artist:
John L Baker

BR(ER) Carriage print. London, Tower Bridge, By John L Baker.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1978-2086
Materials:
paper
type:
carriage print

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