Author: CHARLTON
Title: Key to the Picture of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee at St. Paul's Cathedral Mdcccxcvii
Description: London, Doig. 1897. Ill.: Charlton. Print, Key to the Picture of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee at St. Paul's Cathedral MDCCCXCVII (1897) painted by John Charlton by command of the Queen and published by Doig, London 1897. On folding linen size 75 by 50 cm. Folds into stiff red cloth covered boards with the title and royal coat of arms gold-stamped to the front. Opens concertina-style into a panorama of the procession as in Charlton's picture, complete with a key to over 150 participants. The key lists them in categories that include the various escorts (the Life Guards, Colonial infantry, Indian cavalry etc.); the Queen and family with other European royals; members of the royal household and Great Officers of State; ministers; representatives of the clergy and the law etc. A veritable who was who of Britain, the Empire and Europe. Some rubbing to spine and original ties snapped but overall Good to VG condition. Images available. Very Good.

Keywords: CharltonLondon, History