Banquet in Market Place, Wisbech for the Coronation of Queen Victoria
George Scharf the elder (Mainburg 1788 - London 1860)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1838
Materials
Paper
Measurements
430 x 585 mm
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Peckover House, Cambridgeshire
NT 781306
Summary
Print, coloured lithograph. Banquet in Market Place, Wisbech, celebrating the Coronation of Queen Victoria. Inscribed 'Print by J P Hunter of the dinner held on the Market Place to celebrate the coronation of Queen Victoria on 28th June 1838, when 5000 persons were regaled with plum puddings, roast beef and ale. This meal, which included 261 dishes of meat and 42 puddings, cost approx £408'. Drawn on the spot by J A & P Hunter, G Scharf lithog. 'this representation of the Market Place Wisbech Isle of Ely Cambridgeshire as it appeared on the day of the coronation of Queen Victoria 1st, June 28th 1838, ... is most respectfully inscribed to thomas Dawbarn Esq Mayor, the Rev'd J H Fardell vicar, the Stewards, Presidents, Vice-President and all who were concerned in presenting the fextivities of the day by their obedient humble servant.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust c.1989 by Mrs Munday.
Makers and roles
George Scharf the elder (Mainburg 1788 - London 1860), engraver (printmaker) J A Hunter, artist P. Hunter, artist J. P. Hunter, printer