Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Smith, Albert, 1816-1860
Title:
Programme of Mr. Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc, August, 12th & 13th 1851.
Published / Created:
Paris : Leroux & Cie, [1851]
Physical Description:
1 folding fan : ill. ; 24 x 40 cm. folded to 24 x 3 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:3561035
Notes:
Original paper-leaf fan with lithograph illustrations of views and diagrams, on both sides, depicting Albert Smith's ascent of Mont Blanc. It was sold at the Egyptian Hall during the course of his popular entertainment "The Ascent of Mont Blanc". The show lasted for over 2000 performances and the success of the merchandising operation spread the popularity of mountaineering.
Exhibition History:
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
Subject Terms:
Smith, Albert, 1816–1860. | Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- Great Britain. | Printed ephemera -- Great Britain -- Specimens. | Mountaineering -- France -- Alps, French. | Mountains -- France. | Mountains -- Italy. | Amusements -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Blanc, Mont (France and Italy) -- Pictorial works. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | E.R. -- Autograph, 1852 September 4. | Lithography -- Specimens -- 1852.
Form/Genre:
Fans (Ephemera) | Keepsakes.
Contributors:
Laguerre, Brioude, lithographer. | Duvelleroy Fan Manufacturer.