Printed Ephemera — 1897-06-23
Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Cardboard identification disk or label worn by a schoolchild attending Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. Includes a red/white/blue ribbon for attaching to clothing. On one side is printed 'VR Queen's Diamond Jubilee 1837-1897 Wednesday, June 23rd' On the back are handwritten the name & address & school of wearer.
Up to 30,000 London school children were invited to watch the Jubilee celebrations from a specially designated area on Constitution Hill.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 57.94/1
- Object name:
- Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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- Production date:
- 1897-06-23
- Material:
card, silk
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 95 mm, H 143 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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