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Programme du Bal

Print
1878 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dance card printed in pink and gold. Inscribed THE ATHENAEUM - NOVEMBER 9TH 1881. On the inside of the card a programme of dances with spaces for partners.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleProgramme du Bal (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Line block printed with gold
Brief description
Print, dance card, line block printed with gold, for The Athenaeum, 30th August 1878, printed by Parkins & Grotto, London, 1878.
Physical description
Dance card printed in pink and gold. Inscribed THE ATHENAEUM - NOVEMBER 9TH 1881. On the inside of the card a programme of dances with spaces for partners.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
  • Width: 4.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Programme du Bal Aug.30,1878.' (Printed in gold on the front of the card)
  • 'Programme MARRIOTT'S BAND' (Printed in gold on the inside of the card with list of dances below the title. The name of the band printed at the bottom of the list.)
  • 'Engagements Conductor - MR MARRIOTT' (Printed in gold on the inside of the card with numbered blank spaces for partners)
  • 'The Athenaeum, Camden Road' (Printed in gold on the back of the card)
  • 'Parkins & Gotto, Oxford Street' (Printed in gold at the bottom of the inside of the card)
Credit line
Given by Miss Linda Fudge
Collection
Accession number
E.893-2010

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Record createdFebruary 1, 2011
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