Pattern for lamp posts
Print
ca. 1890 (published)
ca. 1890 (published)
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This is a page from a trade catalogue, published in Germany in 1890. It shows a variety of designs for lamp posts. Trade catalogues like this introduced lines of products, with information and prices. This lithograph shows lamp posts inspired by candlesticks and candelabra, 1/16th of their original size.
Object details
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Title | Pattern for lamp posts (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
Brief description | Lithograph of a pattern for lamp posts, printed page from a trade catalogue, Germany, about 1890 |
Physical description | Print of a pattern for lamp posts, lithograph, from a trade catalogue. |
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Object history | When designing lampposts people naturally turn to candlesticks and candelabra for inspiration. This sheet is from a trade catalogue. |
Production | A page from a trade catalogue. |
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Summary | This is a page from a trade catalogue, published in Germany in 1890. It shows a variety of designs for lamp posts. Trade catalogues like this introduced lines of products, with information and prices. This lithograph shows lamp posts inspired by candlesticks and candelabra, 1/16th of their original size. |
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Accession number | E.1148-1965 |
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Record created | May 5, 2005 |
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