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British Empire Exhibition, 1924

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC BEE

Scope and Contents

Loose postcards relating to the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, 1924. The postcards, which were published by Fleetway Press Ltd, 3-9 Dane Street, Holborn, were originally included in a folder containing a collection of catalogues and other booklets on the Exhibition.

The postcards are arranged as general (1-3), Britain (4-6), Empire countries in alphabetical order (7-20) and pageant and tattoo scenes (21-26). Items 1-5, 7, 9, 11-14, 16-26...
are by Campbell Gray; others have no photographer shown. Most of the images are rather muddy half tones, though there are some original photographs.

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Dates

  • Creation: 1924

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 file(s) (27 images in 1 file)

Language of Materials

English

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