- TitleThe Bolt in Tun [image]
- Year of publication1840 circa
- Dimensions27 x 20.5 cms
- MaterialWatercolour
- NotesAttributed to Frederick Napoleon Shepherd but initialled by artist 'F.H. del.' and captioned 'The original cut in stone is at Prior Bolton's late Mr Swaine's and now Miss Byfield's school, Canonbury Grove'. Caption on the back of the mount to which the picture is stuck refers to the rebus later being over the door of the small octagonal house at (4) Alwynne Villas.
Abstract
Rebus (a visual play on words - crossbow bolt passing through a barrel or tun) of William Bolton Prior of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield used in his summer retreat at Canonbury.
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| Copy number | Shelfmark | Loan category | Site | Loan status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510509 | B430 CANONBURY TOWER | Reference (not for loan) | ILHC | available |
