Record

TitleEngraving, 'Opening of the Commercial Travellers' Schools at Pinner- Arrival of Prince Albert', Illustrated Times, 1855
RepositoryHarrow Local History Collection & Archive
Ref NoGB1102/LHC/3/4/1/7
Alt Ref NoPF29
MakerUnknown
Date1855
DescriptionEngraving showing the opening of the Royal Commercial Travellers' School, extracted from the Illustrated Times, 3 November 1855. View shows crowds waving at the horse and carriage carrying Prince Albert towards the entrance of the school. Title printed bottom centre. Later inscribed in ink: 'Nov 55'.
CommentsFor further contextual information see Alan Ball, 'The Countryside Lies Sleeping, 1685-1950', (1981), p. 325.
FormatManuscript
LevelItem
Physical DescriptionSeveral tears around the edge of the engraving. None compromise the integrity of the print. Delicate.
LocationIn Storage
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