Plate
1887 (made), 1886 (design registered)
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Object Type
A vast array of royal commemoratives were made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Transfer-printing provided a cheap method of decorating this kind of royal souvenir, and has been used on this example.
Historical Associations
Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria to some considerable extent shunned public life, never again living in London and occupying Buckingham Palace only for occasional visits lasting a few days. However, the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1887 was marked with great celebration, and the Queen was cheered by hundreds of thousands of her subjects as she travelled to a special service at Westminster Abbey. The public enthusiasm for the Jubilee resulted in the production of an enormous range of souvenirs, such as this plate. In subsequent years, the Queen was encouraged to make more frequent public appearances.
A vast array of royal commemoratives were made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Transfer-printing provided a cheap method of decorating this kind of royal souvenir, and has been used on this example.
Historical Associations
Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria to some considerable extent shunned public life, never again living in London and occupying Buckingham Palace only for occasional visits lasting a few days. However, the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1887 was marked with great celebration, and the Queen was cheered by hundreds of thousands of her subjects as she travelled to a special service at Westminster Abbey. The public enthusiasm for the Jubilee resulted in the production of an enormous range of souvenirs, such as this plate. In subsequent years, the Queen was encouraged to make more frequent public appearances.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, lead-glazed and transfer-printed |
| Brief description | Octagonal 1887 Jubilee commemorative plate |
| Physical description | Jubilee plate (1887) depicting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with sections for British Empire exports. Octagonal shape. Registration number 63164. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
This type of popular Jubilee item was sold in Britain and throughout the British Empire. Many of the factories producing such commemorative wares did not survive after the huge demand of 1887 tailed off.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs M. Flusom |
| Object history | Made by Wallis Gimson & Co., Lane Delph Pottery, Fenton, Staffordshire |
| Summary | Object Type A vast array of royal commemoratives were made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Transfer-printing provided a cheap method of decorating this kind of royal souvenir, and has been used on this example. Historical Associations Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria to some considerable extent shunned public life, never again living in London and occupying Buckingham Palace only for occasional visits lasting a few days. However, the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1887 was marked with great celebration, and the Queen was cheered by hundreds of thousands of her subjects as she travelled to a special service at Westminster Abbey. The public enthusiasm for the Jubilee resulted in the production of an enormous range of souvenirs, such as this plate. In subsequent years, the Queen was encouraged to make more frequent public appearances. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.198-1966 |
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| Record created | June 28, 1999 |
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