Ephemera Westminster School (1 results)

a coat of arms surmounted by lyre, decorated with theatrical props, with the school motto 'In Patriam Populumque', a cartouche below with pen inscription, including Dec. 15. Stamped with wax seal. Printed underneath is the wording Gentleman's Ticket. 20 x 15cm. The British Museum records three examples, all with a similar design dated Dec. 11th, Dec. 14th, and Dec. 22nd, but without the wording of Gentleman's Ticket at the foot. They are all smaller, measuring 16.5 x 12.5cm, 14.5 x 9.5cm, & 16.5 x 12cm. The National Gallery of Ireland records an early 19th century example of a Gentleman's Ticket, printed on thin blue paper. There are also examples in the archives of the school. The Westminster School Latin Play has been performed since the 16th Century, although a regular cycle of four plays was formed by the end of the 18th Century. PLEASE NOTE: For customers within the UK this item is subject to VAT at 20%.