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Invitation Card

early 1871
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rectangular invitation card, cream, with red edge. The text of the invitation contained within a rectangular decorative gold frame combining roses, shamrocks and thistles, the text in red, blue and gold script


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
gilded and printed card
Brief description
Invitation to the opening of St. Thomas Hospital, June 1871
Physical description
Rectangular invitation card, cream, with red edge. The text of the invitation contained within a rectangular decorative gold frame combining roses, shamrocks and thistles, the text in red, blue and gold script
Marks and inscriptions
THE PRESIDENT TREASURER & GOVERNORS OF ST THOMAS'S HOSPITAL REQUEST THE HONOUR OF THE PRESENCE OF AT THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL BY HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN ON WEDNESDAY 121ST JUNE AT TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Credit line
Given by Mr. G. L. Newman
Association
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1950, London, 1962.
Collection
Accession number
E.668-1950

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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