Queen Victoria Opening Holborn Viaduct in 1869

DESCRIPTION: This 1869 antique print depicts Queen Victoria's royal procession passing under the newly opened Holborn Viaduct in London. Her carriage and cavalry escort are seen during the official opening ceremony on November 6 that year. Still standing, the Holborn Viaduct spans Farringdon Street in the City of London. The ornate cast-iron and stone structure was designed by city surveyor William Haywood and is flanked by large multi-story buildings and crowds of spectators. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 23.5 x 17 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.