Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Thomas Allom, 1804–1872, British

after Thomas Allom, 1804–1872, British

Printed by Charles J. Hullmandel, 1789–1850, British

Published by Fisher, Son & Co., active 1821–1848, British

and Charles Tilt, active c.1815–1853, British
Title:
The Ceremony of Opening London Bridge, August 1, 1831
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/16 x 14 inches (25.5 x 35.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower center: "THE CEREMONY OF OPENING LONDON BRIDGE AUGUST 1ST. 1831. | Taken by especial Permission of the London Bridge Committee. | Drawn & Lithographed by T. Allom. | Published by Fisher, Son & Co,, Newgate Street & Chas,, Tilt, Fleet Street, London. | Printed by C. Hullmandel."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14986
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
hats | lampposts | towers | spears | robes | king (person) | steeples | breeches (trousers) | guards | bridge (built work) | men | architectural subject | Union Jack | gowns | architecture | sails | costume | women | tents | crowd | buildings | swords | canoes | top hats | flags | queen (person) | trousers | flagpoles | bonnets | historical subject | parasols | canopy (structural element) | river | boats | churches | royalty | monument | steps | ceremony | opening (event) | celebration | procession
Associated Places:
United Kingdom | Monument to the Great Fire of London | St. Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge | England | London | Thames | London Bridge | City of London | Greater London
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42378