Picture No | 10075173 |
Date | mid 18th century |
Description | Tippoo's Tiger, mechanical toy organ |
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The unusual organ 'Tippoo's Tiger', constructed to the order of Tippoo Sahib (1753- 1799), Sultan of Mysore, and represents the mauling of an East India Company Officer.
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Source | Illustration from the Churchman Cigarette card series 'Treasure Trove' No. 39 out of 50 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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