Printed Ephemera — 1905-08-10
Visit of the Officers of The French Fleet to The City of London
Admiral Caillard and 100 officers of the French fleet were given lunch by the Lord Mayor of London (Sir John Pound) at the Guildhall along with 600 invited guests. The French Fleet was moored at Portsmouth The route to the Guildhall from Victoria station was decorated with flags.
The printed menu includes list of music and the names of the reception committee as well as the details of the different courses and champagne served at the luncheon. The top front cover is embossed in high relief with the City of London arms and motto, the flags of Britain and France on either side, and below, in an oak wreath, hands clasped in a token of welcome, representing the 'entente cordiale' between the two nations. The luncheon included 'Barons of Beef' and 'champagnes' of 'Pommery, Mumm's and Moet'.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 27.20/24
- Object name:
- Visit of the Officers of The French Fleet to The City of London
- Artist/Maker:
- Blades, East & Blades
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- Production date:
- 1905-08-10
- Material:
card, ink, textile
- Measurements/duration:
- H 204 mm, W 126 mm
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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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