Prints, Drawings & Archive — 1930s
About this product
About this collection
This collection covers 30 archival prints and drawings from the 1930s, delivered across 60 images in 30 ZIP assets. The 1930s documentary record includes archival photography of the collection before WWII, drawings produced for exhibition and publication purposes, and prints acquired during the interwar period. These materials provide important evidence for the state of the collection and its documentation practices in the pre-war era.
Why it matters
1930s archival materials have particular historical significance — they document the collection's state before WWII, when some objects were moved to safety, some were damaged or lost, and the museum's relationship with its holdings changed fundamentally.
Use cases & time to value
- Visual documentation research: Primary imagery for how arms and armour were depicted and perceived in different periods
- Contextual studies: Complement physical collection research with contemporary artistic representations
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license imagery for works on military art and material culture history
- Exhibition design: High-quality art imagery for gallery programmes alongside physical arms and armour
- Educational programmes: Visual context for arms and armour history across different periods
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (ART. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | ART (Prints & Archive) |
| period | string | 1930s |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
30 assets · 30 objects · 60 images · 1930s
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