'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow, with original box

Made:: 1851 in London

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‘The Thames Tunnel’ peepshow, with original box, London, England, 1851

A peepshow, entitled, "The Thames Tunnel", in 5 lithographed sections and front, hand coloured, with 2 peepholes in cover, the cover scene of Tunnel staircase with vignettes including Crystal Palace and Parliament buildings; in original box. Published [London] c.1851 or later. Size 18x22cm. extending to 72cm. Showing souvenir stands, gas lamps, musical entertainers

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Category:: Art

Object Number:: 1981-1752

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 180 mm x 220 mm x 720 mm,

type:: peepshow

credit:: Bernard Quaritch Ltd.

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'The Thames Tunnel' peepshow

‘The Thames Tunnel’ peepshow, London, England, 1851. Peepshow includes five lithographed sections depicting scene of Tunnel staircase with vignettes, including Crystal Palace and Parliament buildings.