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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 commemorative card

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 commemorative card

Date Added: 25 May 2022 Year: 2022 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2022_057 | Picture No: 15095

A commemorative card celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The cream embossed card with gold framing has EIIR in gold lettering on a red background on the front. It is hinged at the top edge to reveal red velvet with gold framing and a central off-white silk pendant with a purple tassel attached at its point. The pendant has a printed portrait of the Queen with inscription 'H. M. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 This tassel is made of the Lullingstone Silk which will be used in Coronation Robes'

Dimensions: Width 125mm - Length 163 mm

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