Canvas Print : Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation
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Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation
Invitation to a State performance at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London on 23rd June 1897 to celebrate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee. The invitation mentions the necessity to be attired in Full Dress Coat (with Trousers!!!). Date: 1897
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Media ID 14121066
© Mary Evans / The National Archives, London. England
1897 23rd Celebration Covent Diamond Formal Invitation Invite Jubilee Opera Performance Victorias
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the exquisite "Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece of art showcases an original invitation to a state performance at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, held on 23rd June 1897 in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The intricate design and elegant typography of this invitation transport you back in time, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the late Victorian era. Bring this captivating piece into your home as a conversation starter or a cherished addition to your art collection. Order your "Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation" Canvas Print today from Media Storehouse and let the beauty of history adorn your walls. (Please note, this product does not come with a frame. Framing can be arranged upon request.)
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite invitation is a captivating glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. The monarch, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, marked her sixty years on the British throne with a series of lavish events, one of which was a State performance at the Royal Italian Opera in Covent Garden, London. The invitation, printed on heavy cardstock, extends an official invitation to an esteemed guest to attend the opera on the 23rd of June, 1897. The occasion was a momentous one, meriting full dress attire, complete with a formal coat and trousers for the gentlemen. The use of the term "State Performance" indicates the formal and official nature of the event, which would have been attended by members of the royal family and other high-ranking dignitaries. The Italian Opera at Covent Garden was a popular venue for such events, and the choice of opera for the Diamond Jubilee celebration was fitting, given Victoria's deep appreciation for music and the arts. The invitation's intricate design, with its gold embossing and ornate border, reflects the opulence and grandeur of the era, making it a valuable historical artifact. The Diamond Jubilee was a significant milestone in Queen Victoria's reign, and this invitation serves as a tangible reminder of the grandeur and splendor of the celebrations that marked the occasion. The invitation's mention of the necessity to dress in full formal attire adds an extra layer of intrigue, transporting us back to a time when such events were the epitome of elegance and refinement.
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