Prints, Drawings & Archive — 1880s
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About this collection
This collection covers 10 archival prints and drawings from the 1880s, delivered across 20 images in 10 ZIP assets. The 1880s documentary record includes Victorian-era engravings of collection objects, early photographic documentation, and drawings produced for the 19th-century publications and catalogues that established the Royal Armouries' scholarly reputation.
Why it matters
1880s archival materials provide a window into the Victorian museum's relationship with its collection — how objects were displayed, described, and communicated to a 19th-century public fascinated by history and empire.
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 | 1880s |
| 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
10 assets · 10 objects · 20 images · 1880s
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