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A ticket to a masked fate, Bath 1826

A ticket to a masked fate, Bath 1826

Image Reference: 42339
Artist/Photographer: Cipriani; Hobson, Henry
Image Date: 1826
Measurements: 11.2 x 15.2 cm
Medium: print
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 3, p.185
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: The Grand Masked Fete was held at the Upper Assembly Rooms. A lengthy description of the decorations, Stewards and principal attendees is given in the Bath Chronicle, 9th February 1826. It notes that the ticket was engraved from a design of Cipriani by Mr. Hobson. Two little boys playing with Greek tragedy and comedy masks with text around the edge. The card is dirty, but the subscriber's name appears to be Miss Matilda Tite.
Dated 6th February 1826.

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