The triumph of mechanics in 1832 [graphic].

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33192006

Description

Title
The triumph of mechanics in 1832 [graphic].
Creator
Day, William, 1797-1845, printmaker
Contributor
Day, William, 1797-1845, publisher.
Published / Created
[approximately 1833]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
W. Day, Lith. to the King, 17 Gate St.
Abstract

A view of Walter Hancock's steam omnibus Enterprise (built for the London and Paddington Steam Carriage Company) which was used to began a regular service between London Wall and Paddington via Islington on 22 April 1833

Description
Title from item.
Laid on sheet: 56 x 38 cm. With C.J. Grant's The old and new stagers, or, Steam speed against a mile an hour! (No. 129 in the series Political drama).
Provenance
Grosvenor Prints; February 2024.
Extent
1 print : sheet 10.8 x 19 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Advertisements
Lithographs
Material
lithograph ; and wove paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Name)
Hancock, Walter, 1799-1852.
Subject (Topic)
Buses
Subjects
Hancock, Walter, 1799-1852
Buses

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public

Identifiers

Catalog Record
17099221
Object ID (OID)
33192006

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