Object number
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.
Physical description
1 hearth ornament: lead
Archival history
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.'
Production place
England
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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Associated subject
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3141.tif - High resolution image
