Windsor Castle
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1907
Materials
Card and ink
Measurements
75 x 114 mm
Collection
Scotney Castle, Kent
NT 793445.13
Summary
Loose card invitation, located between pages 32 and 33 of baby record book, inviting 'Miss? Hussey' (handwritten on card) to Windsor Castle, dated 22 June 1907. With an embossed crown and a coat of arms, surrounded by an inscription which reads, 'BOARD OF GREEN CLOTH?'. On the reverse are instructions on travelling to, and entering, Windsor Castle.
Provenance
Part of the Hussey collection. The contents were bequeathed to the National Trust in 2006 by Mrs. Elizabeth Hussey.
Marks and inscriptions
Front: 5252 WINDSOR CASTLE 22nd JUNE, 1907. Miss? Hussey (handwritten in blue ink) (OVER) FARQUHAR, Acting Lord Steward. Reverse: On this Pass being shown at the Booking Office, Paddington Station, a Return Ticket will be issued on payment. The Pass to be retained until arrival at Windsor Castle, where it should be given to the official at the entrance.