Folkestone, Circa 1875
£550.00
Place
Folkestone
Date
circa 1875
Synopsis
The south eastern railway took over folkestone harbour in 1842, and in 1848 they built an ornate wooden lighthouse which was known as the horn tower. later, when the pier was extended, a new stone-built lighthouse was erected. the horn tower was eventually dismantled in 1941.
Item Description
Folkestone, circa 1875, watercolour and pencil on paper, signed in pencil to lower left, 'Folkestone, Kent 1875' in pencil on verso, watermark 'Whatman 1875'. In good, bright condition, sheet size 38.5 x 55.5cm (15.25 x 21.75ins), mounted, with artist's name and title at foot of mount. Size with mount 70 x 53 CM.
[Stock No. 28079]
