Observatory manned by lookouts in the cathedral tower in Vitoria
Document:
1267
Author:
Perea
Engraver:
Rico
Printer:
Imprenta de T. Fortanet, Madrid
Book / Album / Dossier:
Ilustración española y americana, la : museo universal : periódico de ciencias, artes, literatura, industria y conocimientos útiles
Date Ilustration format :
1874
Date Theme :
1874
Physical description:
1 11 x 5 cm engraving on a 41 x 28 cm page
Notes:
30th of September 1874 edition. Editor and director of the publication, Abelardo de Cárlos. Plate number. 8. Sketches submitted by Ricardo Becerro. Autographed page. For the defence of Vitoria "in the high tower of the cathedral [...] a campaign observation service has been set up [...], they observe the enemy’s movements, take notes, and report whatever happens..."
Subjects:
Science and Technology-Tools Communications-communications channels History-Wars-2nd Carlist War (1872-1876) Trades-Soldiers