File:Bandbox And Lid, Clayton's Ascent, 1835–40 (CH 18190473).jpg

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English: Bandbox And Lid, Clayton's Ascent, 1835–40   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Bandbox And Lid, Clayton's Ascent, 1835–40
Description
English: Box shows houses and trees, with a hot air balloon; legend: "Clayton's Ascent." Lid features legend: "A Peep at the Moon." A telescope, attached to a skeleton framework, is focused on the moon. Life on the moon is plainly visible. Three aeronautical figures with wings are engaged in temporal pursuits. A lamb appears in the foreground with palm trees and volcano in the background. Printed in pink, white and green on a cream field.
Date 1835–40
Medium block printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support
Dimensions H x W x D: 47.5 x 38 x 30cm (18 11/16 x 14 15/16 x 11 13/16in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Wallcoverings
Accession number
1917-36-2-a,b
Credit line Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Notes
  • Type: Bandbox and lid
  • Country: United States
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