print; newspaper/periodical

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Object Type: print; newspaper/periodical
Museum number: 1880,1113.4424
Description: View during the demolition of Montagu House, to make way for the new building for the British Museum from 'The Illustrated London News' of 27 Sep 1845; the entrance gate and part of the wall still standing, scaffolds and pulley systems erected on site; in foreground on street a horse-drawn cart drags three large wooden beams towards site, figures on street. 1845 Wood-engraving
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Production date: 1845
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Dimensions: Height: 144 millimetres (trimmed); Width: 230 millimetres (sheet, trimmed to image)
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Curator's comments: We are grateful to Sarah Kauthen (email Jan 2021) for pointing out that this comes from 'The Illustrated London News' where it was titled: "Present State of the British Museum".
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: museum/gallery; demolition
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Associated places: Topographic representation of: London; Topographic representation of: British Museum
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Acquisition date: 1880
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: 1880,1113.4424

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