Address
Addison Press
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1900
Materials
silk & paper
Measurements
610 x 295 x 1 mm
Place of origin
Madras
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107644
Summary
An address on paper given by the Reception Committee of Tanjore. It was given to Lord Curzon on the occasion of his visit on 29th November 1900. The paper is printed with gold ink and is signed. 'A partly gilt silver casket, containing an address from Tanjore - Madras' (Christie's entry)
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Makers and roles
Addison Press