Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the exquisite "Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation" poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating piece of history transports you back to the grandeur of the late 19th century, as you behold an invitation to a state performance at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London. Celebrating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee on 23rd June 1897, this elegant invitation is a stunning testament to the opulence and sophistication of the era. Add a touch of regal charm to your home or office with this beautiful, rights-managed print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.4cm (23.4" x 15.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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