FRITH (William P., 1819-1909, Artist), Sir Luke FILDES (1844-1927, Painter), Seymour LUCAS (1849-1923, Genre Painter, R.A.) and Henrietta WARD (1832-1924, Artist)

Menu in honour of his 89th birthday signed by his friends and family, the cover has a photographic reproduction of his painting "The Derby Day", inscribed "Wm Frith C.V.O. Jany 9th 1908, 89th Birthday. Many happy returns of the day", inside are the signatures and the menu for the dinner, starting with "Consommé Royal, Potage Tortue. Turbot à l'Innocent, Petites Crèmes de Homard en Mayonnaise ..." continuing with Hare, Poularde, Mutton and finishing with Christmas pudding and mince pies, 7½" x 4½" folded card, together with a small photo of Frith with his signature underneath, 2" x 2", and a small pencil sketch presumably done by one of the guests, the menu 40 Great Cumberland Place, 9th January the two leaves of the menu have separated at the fold



Item Date:  1908

Stock No:  40593      £225

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