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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
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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