Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York)
Title:
The prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851 will be exhibited from 1st, February to 1st, May 1852 : Messrs. J. R. Jaffray & Sons, 73, Broadway, New York.
Published / Created:
New York, 1851.
Physical Description:
1 card : embossing ; 10 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:13222778
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Invitation to view the prize embroidery from the World Fair, 1851. Cream card with gold embossed edging. Text is embossed in gold with blind embossed illustration of the exhibition building at top. Accompanied by original cream paper envelope with gold embossed edge. On front is embossed text "Great Exhibition, 1851." Gold embossed seal on verso of envelope: J. R. Jaffray & Sons, New York.
Subject Terms:
J. R. Jaffray & Son (Firm : New York) | Embroidery -- Great Britain -- Exhibitions. | Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)
Form/Genre:
Ephemera. | Embossing. | Envelopes.