Artefacts

London 1908, invitation to the opening ceremony, on July 13th.

Physical description

Invitation at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic games of London, on July 13th, from Lord Desborough and the members of the British Olympic Council. Embossed drawing of helmeted Britannia with a laurel branch, caption: "British Olympic Council 1908". Text: "OLYMPIC GAMES / OF / LONDON / IVth / INTERNATIONAL / OLYMPIAD. / Lord Desborough and the Members / of the / British Olympic Council / request the pleasure of the Company of / Le Baron et La Baronne Godefroy de Blonay. / At the Opening of the Olympic Games of London / on July 13th at 2.30 p.m. & during the progress of the Games".

Materials

cardboard

Colors

white, gold, blue

Dimension

11.5 x 15.3 cm