In an auditorium with seats around the perimeter, a stout college dignitary holding out a piece of paper stands on the right observing a scuffle between students on the left. The only word left on the torn piece of paper is "terrae".
Coates, Thomas, approximately 1802-1883, collector
Published / Created:
[1834-1836]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 834C
Image Count:
111
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An album compiled by Thomas Coates, solicitor and sometime secretary to the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, containing 340 proofs of wood engravings mounted on 68 leaves, with section titles and descriptions: Illustrations of the Hindoo...
Description:
Title from dealer's description.
Subject (Geographic):
Canada., Canada, Egypt, India, Portugal, and Spain
View at night of a fire blazing through the Houses of Parliament; firemen attack the flames with hoses; a large crowd gathers behind soldiers surrounding scene; several guards are seen in the left foreground
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by W. Soffe, 380 Strand
Subject (Name):
Westminster Palace (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Fires, Fire fighters, Crowds, Soldiers, and British
