British Empire Exhibition, 1924
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1924
Creator
- Fleetway Press Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 file(s) (27 images in 1 file)
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
General
KS.
Originator(s)
Fleetway Press Ltd
Finding aid date
2003-10-09 09:04:31+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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