Camden Park Rd, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5HJ, United Kingdom
Collection Record
Name/TitleMusic played at Guildhall for the Emperor and Empress 19th April 1855
About this objectIn April 1855, Napoleon lll and the Empress Eugenie paid a state visit to England. After an initial series of events in and around Windsor Castle, the focus shifted to London, when the Imperial couple stayed at Buckingham Palace.
They were received by the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London (with numerous guests and dignitaries) at the Guildhall on April 19th 1855.
This rare piece of surviving ephemera lists the music to be played on that occassion.
MakerUnknown
Date Made1855
PeriodThe Second Empire
Place MadeLondon, UK
Medium and MaterialsPrinted on paper
Style and IconographyProgramme
TechniqueNotes on paper
Measurements7.75 ins x 5 ins (19.7 cms x 12.7 cms)
Subject and Association KeywordsSecond French Empire
Subject and Association Keywords1855 Royal visiits
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Life and Times of Napoleon lll
Subject and Association KeywordsEmperor Napoleon III
