Entrance to Euston Station

Made:
1907
Entrance to Euston Station

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Coloured engraving produced by the London and North Western Railway and sent as a greetings card by Mr Turnbull and Staff, Office of Superintendent of the Line, Euston Station, Christmas 1907, Entrance to Euston Station in 1837.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1983-8771
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 235 mm
overall with backing: 297 mm x 420 mm
type:
print and engraving
credit:
Reeday, B

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