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Printed Ephemera — 1851
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Embossed invitation card with blue ink inscription; invitation to admit Mr A.K. Barclay to a ball at the Guildhall on Wednesday 9th July 1851 in the presence of Queen Victoria to celebrate the opening of the Great Exhibition.
invitation, admission ticket
Great Exhibition 1851
London
card, ink
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