Somerset House & Stairs
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Description
Somerset House & Stairs as they appeared before they were pulled down in 1776. Engraved for Harrison's History of London.
Copper plate engraving showing a substantial waterfront structure, with a spritsail craft and a pair oared [pleasure?] wherry on the river.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Copper plate engraving showing a substantial waterfront structure, with a spritsail craft and a pair oared [pleasure?] wherry on the river.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Accession No
2003.532.345
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1785
Associated Period
18th century
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
1785