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Luncheon Menu from the International Festival, 1952
Unknown, 1952, Document
Luncheon Menu from the International Festival, 1952
Luncheon Menu from the International Festival, 1952
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Item no
25388
Title
Luncheon Menu from the International Festival of Music and Drama, 1952
Description
The front cover of the lunch menu for the opening of the International Festival in 1952 is decorated with a picture from about 1810 of Edinburgh Castle on its rocky mound above a street scene. Above the picture is stamped in gold an heraldic symbol or coat of arms. The festival was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh, and many delegates and dignitaries attended the opening and dinner from all over the world.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1952
Size
22.8 x 18.3 cm
Type
Document
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Edinburgh in August 1952 to open the Edinburgh International Festival.
Exhibitions with this item
1952 - when a princess became Queen
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