Accession No

6803

Brief Description

print, 'locomotion', by Robert Seymour, published by Thomas McLean, mid-19th Century

Origin

England; London; 26 Haymarket

Maker

Seymour, Robert [artist] McLean, Thomas [publisher]

Class

prints

Earliest Date

1820

Latest Date

1860

Inscription Date

Material

paper

Dimensions

350mm (width) 250mm (height)

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

Shortshanks del [Robert Seymour's pseudonym, bottom left]

Note... In the Ladies Vehicle the Steme is made With a Strong infusion of Gunpowder Tea [bottom left]

For an explanation of the Machinery see the Number of the Edinburg Review [Bottom right]

London, Published by Thos McLean 26 Haymarket [bottom right]

Walking powered by steam
Riding by steam
Flying by steam
[top]

Description Notes

print, 'locomotion', published by Thomas McLean, 19th Century

colour print of a scene satirising the use of steam for walking, riding and flying.

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