The blind school, Southwark. Coloured engraving by R. Acon, 1829, after T. H. Shepherd.

  • Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer)
Date:
28 March 1829
Reference:
38809i
  • Pictures

Selected images from this work

View 2 images

About this work

Publication/Creation

London (Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square) : Jones & Co., 28 March 1829.

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; image 9.3 x 14.8 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Asylum for the indigent blind, Westminster Road. ; Drawn by Thos. H. Shepherd. ; Engraved by R. Acon. Lettering on the cornice of the building in the print reads: "School for the indigent blind, instituted MDCCXCIX. supported by voluntary contributions." and lower "Articles manufactured by the indigent blind. Hearth Rugs" and on the left hand side "For sale articles manufactured here"

References note

B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983, number 154/137 [p.379]

Reference

Wellcome Collection 38809i

Type/Technique

Languages

Subjects

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link