Royal journey, the : H.M. the Queen regent lays the final stone on Portugalete wharf, on the 12th of this month
Document:
2646
Author:
Comba, Juan
Engraver:
Rico
Printer:
Establecimiento tipografico "Sucesores de Rivadeneyra", Madrid
Book / Album /Dossier:
Ilustración española y americana, la : museo universal : periódico de ciencias, artes, literatura, industria y conocimientos útiles
Date Ilustration format :
1887
Date Theme :
1887
Physical description:
1 18 x 23 cm engraving on a 40 x 28 cm page
Notes:
30th of September 1887. Autographed. (Drawing from life). "...the laying of the final stone on the wharf , which crowned and finished off some expensive building work, was the fulfilment of hopes that had been nurtured over a long time by business in the undefeated town of Bilbao and its sister Portugalete. That stone, which was made of marble, [had] an inscription referring to the ceremony".
Subjects:
Communications-Means of transport-Vessels-Steamships Communications-Terminals-Ports