Queen Victoria
Plate
ca. 1887 (made)
ca. 1887 (made)
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A vast array of royal commemorative objects was made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Inexpensive press-moulded glass, such as this example, was typically used to produce popular royal souvenirs.
Historical Associations
Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria shunned public life to a great extent. She never again lived in London and occupied 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 commemorative objects was made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Inexpensive press-moulded glass, such as this example, was typically used to produce popular royal souvenirs.
Historical Associations
Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria shunned public life to a great extent. She never again lived in London and occupied 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 | Press-moulded glass |
| Brief description | Plate, England (Gateshead-on-Tyne), made by Sowerby's Ellison Glass Works Ltd., 1887-1900 |
| Physical description | Queen Victoria is in the centre of the plate, with the inscription '1887 YEAR OF JUBILEE' towards the outer rim. |
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| Object history | Made by Sowerby & Co., Ellison Glass Works, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear |
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| Summary | Object Type A vast array of royal commemorative objects was made on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. Inexpensive press-moulded glass, such as this example, was typically used to produce popular royal souvenirs. Historical Associations Following the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria shunned public life to a great extent. She never again lived in London and occupied 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | B. Morris, Victorian Table Glass and Ornaments, London 1978; pl.140 |
| Other number | 7853 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.716-1966 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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