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Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass)
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Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass)
7340081 Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 118.3x89.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Working Men's Educational Union
Coloured cotton wall hanging, showing the so-called Leviathan of Parsonstown, a large reflecting telescope erected at Birr Castle in Ireland. At each corner is a brass eyelet from which to hang the piece, while the number 109 is printed in the lower left hand corner below a stamp for the Working Men's Educational Union, King William Street, Trafalgar Square, London.
This is one of nine wall hangings now in the NMM, all on astronomical themes, which were produced by the Working Men's Educational Union. They were printed lithographically on cotton, probably to avoid paper duty. The hangings would have been used in lectures, held at various locations, to illustrate the latest advances in knowledge. The Working Men's Educational Union was a philanthropic society that aimed to provide education to the working classes.
The WMEU's first annual report (1853) lists wall hanging 109 as Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland. It cost 1s 6d for subscribers and 2s 0d for non-subscribers and was one of a series of hangings depicting telescopes and their optical principles.
The National Maritime Museum also has a print of the Birr Castle telescope (PAJ3506).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38515528
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning cotton wall hanging depicts Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, located at Parsonstown, Ireland in 1853. The telescope, also known as the Leviathan of Parsonstown, was a marvel of its time and is beautifully captured in this print.
The intricate details of the telescope are brought to life through the use of colored cotton and brass accents. Each corner features a brass eyelet for easy hanging, adding to the overall elegance of the piece. The number 109 is printed in the lower left hand corner, along with a stamp from the Working Men's Educational Union in London.
Produced by the Working Men's Educational Union, this wall hanging is one of nine on astronomical themes that were created to illustrate the latest advances in knowledge during lectures held for working-class individuals. The WMEU was dedicated to providing education to those who may not have had access otherwise.
This particular print cost 1s 6d for subscribers and 2s 0d for non-subscribers when it was first released. It is part of a series depicting telescopes and their optical principles, showcasing both scientific innovation and artistic talent.
Overall, this print serves as a reminder of both historical achievements in astronomy and the importance of education for all individuals.
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