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Ref NoMS 466/1/1/3/5/3
Finding NumberMS 466/150/1
TitleElizabeth Taylor's invitation to the opening of the Scandinavian Sailors' Temperance Home
LevelItem
Date1888
DescriptionIn 1888 a new Scandinavian Sailors' Temperance Home was opened by Hedenstrom and Welin at the London docks. This invitation card printed decoratively in gold invites Elizabeth Taylor to the official opening ceremony of the new Home which was attended by Prince Oscar of Sweden and Norway who opened the new home on Monday 13th February 1888 at 3pm. Elizabeth Taylor played a significant practical role supporting Agnes Hedenstrom in her work and was an important guest at this ceremony.
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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