Artwork; Peep show to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel, 1843

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Reference number	1983/6
Description	Souvenir of the Thames Tunnel experience, this peep show recreates the view along the tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping.
Printer	unknown
Dates	1843
Collection	Relics
Object type	Artwork
Location	Covent Garden Victorian Gallery
Completeness	79% 79% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	90mm
  Length	320mm
  Width	127mm
  Depth	7mm

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Thames Tunnel 1200 feet long 76 feet below high water mark was 8 years building & cost £446,000. Opened the 25th day of March 1843

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Printer	Unknown, 1843

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Operated by	East London Line, 1865

  People

  Attribute	Value
  People	Marc Brunel - 1843