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The London Institution, Moorfields, London. Engraving.
- Date
- 1827
- Reference
- 26308i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The London Institution was founded in 1806. At first meetings were in a house, then a building was erected in Moorfields in 1819 at the behest of a number of charitable subscribers. As well as a fine library, the building housed a lecture room, used for scientific demonstrations. The Institution was demolished in 1936
Publication/Creation
1827
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 3.9 x 6.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The London Institution.
References note
B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983, number 1/ [p.375]
Lettering note
Bears number: "56"
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 26308i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores