Advertising handbill for Burford's Panorama, Leicester Square, showing Switzerland, Pompei, and Paris, 1849
Scope and Contents
This is a single-sheet advertising handbill for Burford's Panorama, Leicester Square, bearing the following text on its recto: "Burford's Panorama, Leicester Square. A sublime and beautiful view of Switzerland from Rigi Kulm also a view of the ruins of Pompeii, the city of the dead: and a view of Paris, taken during one of the most important periods of the recent political events" [the events refer to the French Revolution of 1848, also known as "February Revolution"]. On the verso, there are excerpts of "opinions of the press" on Burford's Panorama of Switzerland.
During this period, there were three panoramas on show at any one time. The handbill is datable from the recorded dates of exhibition of the three panoramas, to between May and September 1849.
Dates
- Publication: 1849
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 sheet : Single sheet, letterpress ; 222 x 145 mm
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in May 2026. Accession no. SC-Acc-2026-0096.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in June 2026, using some information provided by the seller.
Subject
- Burford, Robert, 1791-1861 (English painter) (Artist, Person)
Repository Details
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