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Greetings Card : Bill of fare from Crystal Palace, 31 / 12 / 1853
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Bill of fare from Crystal Palace, 31 / 12 / 1853
Menu for the dinner in the Iguanodon and original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins
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Media ID 14239486
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Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of unique and captivating greeting cards, featuring an exquisite image of a "Bill of Fare from Crystal Palace, 31/12/1853." This rare and intriguing design showcases an authentic menu for a dinner held at the Crystal Palace, adorned with an original artwork of the Iguanodon by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins, this menu offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating fusion of history and art. Perfect for those with an appreciation for the Victorian era or a love for prehistoric creatures, these greeting cards are sure to impress and delight.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Victorian Feast at Crystal Palace: Bill of Fare from New Year's Eve, 1853, Featuring an Iguanodon and Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' Original Artwork 2. Description: This bill of fare from Crystal Palace, London, showcases an extraordinary New Year's Eve dinner held on December 31, 1853. The menu, adorned with intricate illustrations, includes an exquisite array of dishes, from the elegant "Roast Pheasant" and "Sweetbreads a la Parisienne" to the more exotic "Iguanodon Tongue," a nod to the prehistoric dinosaur that was a prominent feature of the Crystal Palace exhibition. 3. The menu's unique charm lies in its combination of Victorian-era culinary delights and the groundbreaking scientific discoveries of the time. The Iguanodon, a dinosaur discovered in 1825, was one of the first dinosaurs to be scientifically described. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, a renowned English sculptor, created the life-size model of the Iguanodon for the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1854. This menu, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins, is a testament to the eccentric fusion of art, science, and culture that characterized the Victorian era. 4. The bill of fare also highlights various invertebrates, such as the "Common Burrower Mayfly" and other ephemeroptera (mayflies) and ephemeridae (mayfly shrimp), which were popular in Victorian cuisine. The inclusion of these insects reflects the diverse range of food sources available during the period and the fascination with the natural world. 5. The menu's intricate design, with its diapsid and sauropsid reptiles, archosauriformes and archosauria, and hexapod invertebrates, is a visual representation of the scientific classifications prevalent during the 19th century. This fascinating artifact offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of art, science, and culinary traditions during the Victorian era.
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