Summary
Silk souvenir printed with welcome to T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, who undertook a tour of Australia in 1901 that coincided with the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament in Victoria on 9 May.
Physical Description
Silk souvenir printed with purple ink. Edged with a pink fringe.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Text: Reprinted from "The Argus," 6th May, 1901./Mr. Fitz Gibbon's Tribute./Welcome to T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess/of Cornwall and York./1./SON of the King - of Old England's Kiing,/So lovingly long in our hearts enshrined/That even yet it is when we sing/"God save him" that it recalls to mind/That prince before he is prince no more,/But our Gracious King and the Emperor.
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Souvenirs
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23.5 cm (Length), 16 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Banners, Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Visits, Royalty, Silk Fabrics & Textiles
