To Sir John Harpur Crewe Bart.
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1867
Materials
Coloured inks on vellum in giltwood and gesso frame
Measurements
650 mm (H); 560 mm (W); 840 mm (H); 740 mm (W)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286437
Summary
An illuminated address to Sir John Harpur Crewe Bart from the tradesmen at Ashby de al Zouch on the occasion of Sir Vauncey Harpur crewe attaining his majority, Oct. 1867. Signed by thirty people. Dated October 14th 1867. In a gilt wood and gesso frame the corners moulded with acorns and oak leaves, which also crest the top of the frame and surround the family crest in a shield in the centre.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.