Fashion — 1843-1844
The Thames Tunnel. Opened The 25th Day of March 1843
White cotton handkerchief printed in brown commemorating the opening of the Thames Tunnel. The central scene is of the staircase leading to the interior of the Thames Tunnel. Caption: "The Thames Tunnel. Opened The 25th Day of March 1843" surrounds the scene, which is topped with a medallion of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel. The top right corner shows the tunnel's Wapping entrance (exterior); top left corner Rotherhithe entrance (exterior); across bottom: view of the ship-laden Thames showing the tunnel running beneath it. Two edges selvedge, two hand hemmed. "AP" embroidered in red cross stitch at top left corner. Good condition.
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 85.252
- Object name:
- The Thames Tunnel. Opened The 25th Day of March 1843
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- Production date:
- 1843-1844
- Material:
cotton
- Measurements/duration:
- H 397 mm, W 514 mm
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- License this image:
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