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Admission ticket to the stone-laying ceremony of the University of London: PB 1817.1-2

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Admission ticket to the stone-laying ceremony of the University of London

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Samson, L. A.

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Description

An invitation admitting the bearer to view the laying of the first stones of the University of London (as the University College London was called before 1836) issued by the University's first secretary, Thomas Coates. This is one of the extraneous objects inserted by George Field into this presentation copy of his book 'Chromatics'.

Measurements and weight

Height: 76 mm
Width: 113 mm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1954) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L.A Samson sc 23 Oxendon St. Haymarket.
  • Location: Image centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Name
  • Text: University of London./Admit the bearer to the ceremony of laying the / First Stone, by H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex, on / Monday 30th April 1827, at three o'Clock precisely. / Thomas Coates
  • Location: Image centre
  • Method of creation: Typeface
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1817.1-2
Primary reference Number: 127148
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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