View of the Telegraph
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan. A central scene of the telegraph with shutters closed, with a disabled lieutenant attends the signals. A midshipman looks out to the telegraph and a foremasterman deals with the ropes. The border with details of the shutter facility and reserves with text, entere'd at Stationers Hall by the Proprietor July 1st, 1796.
Paper leaf with uncoloured etching, on pierced and fretted bone sticks and guards.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 974
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1796
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
composed of
bone
Accession number: M.350-2015
Primary reference Number: 204920
Sale number: 974
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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