H Beard Print Collection
1864
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1864 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a small ticket with bold text: “Notice from the Strand Music Hall stating no restrictions on smoking tobacco in the Hall.” It’s dated November 1864, a quiet reminder of a time when smoking indoors was openly allowed. The notice itself is the work. It feels odd today, but it was normal then. No fancy art style here—just a plain public announcement turned into a print. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more everyday objects turned into art.
The notice from the Strand Music Hall in 1864 states that no restrictions were imposed on smoking tobacco within the venue.
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