Samuel PepysItem of the Month

 

Image of Lace-paper Royal Marriage souvenir 1863

Royal Marriage

  • Royal Marriage Souvenir
  • Lace-paper made by Wood (J T Wood & Co, London)
  • 1863
  • 44 x 89mm (1¾ x 3½in)
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A charming small memento of the wedding between Alexandra of Denmark
and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the heir of Queen Victoria. Lace-paper lovers will admire the intricate and beautiful design that has been crafted for an item so small.

 

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