An Address to Capt Yorke of Erddig from the Officers, NCOs of the 1st Batt Welsh Fusiliers...'
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1891
Materials
Ink, paper, oak and glass.
Measurements
950 mm (H); 723 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146553
Summary
An Illuminated address. A pen and ink address with illuminations, the address marking the 80th birthday of Simon Yorke April 6, 1891. The elaborately carved oakframe has 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.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front: 'Brother soldiers.... etc' (verso)