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Arcs en fonte proposés initialement pour le pont Britannia
Arcs en fonte proposés initialement pour le pont Britannia

Lithograph

Cast iron arches originally proposed for the Britannia Bridge
Publisher (1791-1862)
Printer (1831-1867)
SignatureL. c. below image, Published by John Weale, 59 High Holborn, Aug.t 1st 1849; l. r. below image, Day & Son, lith.rs to the Queen
Date 1849/08/01
Medium / Technique Ink on Cardboard
Lithography
Dimensions37.2 x 54.8 cm
Origin England
Object NumberM6924.35
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Mrs. Phillip Mackenzie

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