Library — 1872
Opium smoking - the lascar's room in 'Edwin Drood'
This illustration by the French artist Gustave Doré refers to Charles Dickens's vivid description of an opium smoking parlour in his novel 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'. Opium smoking and gambling rooms were primarily located in Limehouse and Pennyfields, a dock area particularly associated with the Chinese community. Although some settled permanently in Limehouse the majority of Chinamen in the area were itinerant sailors staying temporarily in boarding and mission houses before they sailed home.
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- NN23607(146)
- Object name:
- Opium smoking - the lascar's room in 'Edwin Drood'
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- Artist/Maker:
- Doré, Gustave, Doms, A.
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- Production date:
- 1872
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 238 mm, W 189 mm (image), H 409 mm, W 300 mm (page), H 230 mm, W 610 mm, D 424 mm (whole book, open on book rests at illustration page)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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