Drawing of the interior of the small oratory present just inside the great north gate at Strawberry Hill. Three arched windows at slight angles to other another are depicted, the middle window enclosed with iron rails
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written in ink below image, in Thomas Kirgate's hand.
Subject (Geographic):
England and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Oratories, Interiors, and Windows
Page 299. Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depiction of several items from Horace Walpole's collection that were sold at the Strawberry Hill Sale of 1842. Sitting on a table draped in a red tablecloth, surrounded by other items, is the silver bell that was once attributed to Benvenuto Cellini....
Alternative Title:
Silver bell and other curiosities and gems as seen in Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title from contemporary note in ink, on a separate sheet mounted below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Bells, Urns, Shields, Daggers & swords, Stained glass, and Windows
