General
General
Object Auto ID
83237
Alternate Codes
160650
Common Name
Engraving
Classified Name
Engraving
Local Name
Invitation to the laying of the foundation stone of the new Houses of Parliament, May 12th 1875
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
The wording on the invitation reads: Admit to the ceremony of laying the foundation stone, new Houses of Parliament, Cape of Good Hope, by His Excellency Governor Sir Henry Barkly, G.C.M.G, K.C.B. . - Includes photograph of the artist's design

Provenance

19496 - unknown. 42797 donation from Sen P H S van Zyl in 1974.

Description
Distinguishing Features

Foundation stone Cape Houses of Parliament Sir Henry Barkly Mrs Etheridge

Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Both invitations in one folder; Paper Size: 222 x 147 mm
History
Object Age Comment
1875
Maker Comment
JARMAN, E.
Production Place
Cape Town
Collector Comment
Engraving
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
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