Photo Mug : 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
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and thoughtful gift that allows you to showcase your favorite historical moments in a stylish and functional way. This exquisite mug features an image of "Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating design takes you back in time to the grandeur of the Royal Italian Opera in Covent Garden, London, where an invitation was extended for a state performance on 23rd June 1897 in celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Each mug is meticulously crafted with high-quality ceramics and vibrant, long-lasting prints, ensuring your image remains as stunning as the day it was first discovered. Elevate your daily routine and savor the beauty of history with every sip from the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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