Social History — 1830-1850
Die, tinsel mount die
This die is engraved in the shape of a curled plume. This die was used to shape tinsel pieces to be sold as decorations for theatrical tinsel prints. Tinselling theatrical portraits became a popular pasttime in the 1830s. Initially tinsel would be cut and shaped at home, but later on ready cut tinselled shapes were sold. Standard tinsel shapes were developed and the designs became stylised so that the same tinsel shapes could be used on multiple portraits.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- A7638
- Object name:
- die, tinsel mount die
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Sanderson Brothers
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- Production date:
- 1830-1850
- Material:
steel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 86 mm, W 15 mm, D 15 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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