Launch of The Great Britain Steam Ship at Bristol, July 19th 1843
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Object number2021.00015.05
TitleLaunch of The Great Britain Steam Ship at Bristol, July 19th 1843
Creator George Davey (publisher), Joseph Walter (printer), T. Picker (engraver)
DescriptionBlack and white print depciting the launch of the SS Great Britain in to the harbour in front of large crowds of people on the shore and in small boats. Print gives facts about the size of the ship and it's engines (please see Inscriptions tab). Print mounted in a glazed, brown (possibly original) wooden frame.
Production placeBristol
Production date circa 1843 - circa 1843
Production period19th century
Object namemonochrome print
Object categoryvisual art
Dimensions
- Total Incl. frame width: 710 mm
height: 545 mm
Credit lineGift courtesy of Michael Williams and Lionel Reeves
