Record revealed
The first American invention to obtain an English patent
These intricate 1716 drawings were submitted by Sybilla Masters in the final stage of securing a patent for machinery for 'cleaning and curing Indian corn'.
Piece
GENERAL WAR PICTURES: The British Scene: Untitled. (Farmyard scene). Artist: Unknown....
Catalogue reference: INF 3/1743
What’s it about?
This record is about the GENERAL WAR PICTURES: The British Scene: Untitled. (Farmyard scene). Artist: Unknown.... dating from [1939-1949] in the series Ministry of Information: Original Art Work. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
Is it available online?
No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.
Can I see it in person?
Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.
Full description and record details
-
Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
-
INF 3/1743
-
Date (When the record was created)
-
[1939-1949]
-
Description (What the record is about)
-
GENERAL WAR PICTURES: The British Scene: Untitled. (Farmyard scene). Artist: Unknown. Media/Technique: Coloured crayon pencil (or possibly pastel) with graphite underdrawing.
-
Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
-
Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
-
Public Record(s)
-
Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
-
Open Document, Open Description
-
Subjects (Categories and themes found in our collection (our subject list is under development, and some records may have no subjects or fewer than expected))
-
Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3455984/
How to order it
- View this record page in our current catalogue
- Check viewing and downloading options
- Select an option and follow instructions
Series information
INF 3
Ministry of Information: Original Art Work
See the series level description for more information about this record.
Catalogue hierarchy
Over 27 million records
This record is held at The National Archives, Kew
39,792 records
Within the department: INF
Records created or inherited by the Central Office of Information
2,006 records
Within the series: INF 3
Ministry of Information: Original Art Work
You are currently looking at the piece: INF 3/1743
GENERAL WAR PICTURES: The British Scene: Untitled. (Farmyard scene). Artist: Unknown....
You may be interested in
Related records
Records that share similar topics with this record.