Accession No

1595

Brief Description

colour print of Cambridge University Observatory, by S. Sparrow, English, 1825

Origin

England; Cambridge

Maker

Sparrow. S.

Class

prints; astronomy

Earliest Date

1825

Latest Date

1825

Inscription Date

1825

Material

paper; card; glass; wood

Dimensions

505 x 620mm (including frame)

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from A.W. Crisp & Co., 16 King’s Parade, Cambridge, England, in 06/09/1971.

Inscription

(top) PL.1. The Observatory. N0. XXV.
(bottom) R. B. Harraden Esqr. delt. S. Sparrow Sculp.
Cambridge University Almanack 1825

Description Notes

Coloured etching showing the University Observatory building and several groups of figures (mostly with gowns).
Mounted and framed.
Part of a series.

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