An Address to Simon Yorke Esq of Erddig from the tenants of the Erddig Estate...'
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1891
Materials
Ink, paper, oak and glass.
Measurements
840 mm (H); 635 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146552
Summary
An Illuminated public address. A pen and ink address with illuminations, the address marking the 80th birthday of Simon Yorke April 6, 1891. The frame is of elaborately carved oak with a cresting of Yorke arms and an 'S.Y.' monogram in the bottom rail.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.