N° d'objet
59/264
Description
This is a cast-lead hearth ornament, depicting Napoleon crossing the Alps. It is English-made and dates from the nineteenth century.
Description physique
1 hearth ornament: lead
Historique d'archive
Pre-MERL list / description – [Victoria and Albert Museum] ‘Ironwork objects for transfer to Museum of English Rural Life, Reading ... No. 35. Chimney-piece ornament. Cast lead, depicting Napoleon crossing the Alps. English: 19th century.'
Lieu de création
England
Date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Période de création
Nineteenth century
Nom d'objet
Matériel
Technique
Document électronique
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3141.tif - High resolution image