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1861-1877

Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872

Engraving

Title: Castle of Chinon, Indre-Et-Loir

One engraving entitled "Castle of Chinon, Indre-Et-Loir" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of the Castle of Chinon. In the forefront of the image two figures on horseback play trumpets as they cross a bridge, leaving the city. Engraved by S. Fisher after a drawing by T. Allom.

GLC08878.0181

February 20, 1866

Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872

Engraving

Title: Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara

One engraving entitled "Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagra" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a close up view of the horshoe falls in Niagra falls. Six figures walk towards an entrance to the cavern that is described as being on "the English side." Drawn by Thomas Allom. Sketched by Col. Cockburn, and engraved by Robert Sands.

GLC08878.0016

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