Uploaded April 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This hand-coloured peepshow object from 1826 presents an expanding perspective view of the tunnel that was constructed under the River Thames. Contrary to opinion, the term 'tunnel book' did not develop because of its tunnel like view, but because this was the first book in this format, designed especially to commemorate the construction of the Thames Tunnel.
For more information visit: http://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/2328
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This hand-coloured peepshow object from 1826 presents an expanding perspective view of the tunnel that was constructed under the River Thames. Contrary to opinion, the term 'tunnel book' did not develop because of its tunnel like view, but because this was the first book in this format, designed especially to commemorate the construction of the Thames Tunnel.
For more information visit: http://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/2328
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