"Admission ticket ... admitting one Lady to the gallery; decorated with standards, an eagle, olive and palm branches in clouds at top; below St George's Cross on shield flanked by two dragons, standing over sword and sceptre, with ships in background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Peace on Earth
Description:
Title from item., A ticket for one of the many celebrations held after the Treaty of Paris which marked the first defeat of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Beneath the engraved date of the event is a blank line for the Chairman's name, followed by the engraved text "Chairman." Additional instructions are engraved at bottom of plate: Admittance at the Comptrollers House (only) from twelve till three. NB. The Ladies are requested to keep possession of their tickets after the seal is taken off on admission, to be produced if required when seated., and Ticket signed by "Samuel Birch" as Chairman; numbered "No. 376" in upper left corner, and "Castle Baynard Ward" on the right, all in brown ink.
A writing sheet, illustrated with ten views of London that border a central blank area
Description:
Title from text at top of plate, etched within banner above largest image. and Each of the ten images has a caption etched below or above.
Publisher:
Published April 4, 1814, by R. Harrild, 20 Great Eastcheap
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), London Bridge (London, England),, Blackfriars Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England),, Mansion House (London, England),, Bank of England,, St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),, and Guildhall (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Monument, The (London, England), Bridges, Monuments & memorials, Rowing races, and Sailboat racing
