Invitation of the Duke of Veragua and the Royal Commissioner General of Spain for the Worlds Columbian Exposition to a Dinner in Celebration of the Birthday of the King of Spain. May 17, 1893. Invitation is printed on single-folded plain paper, with "Pr. Frederick W. Putnams" requested company filed in by hand. Choice Very Fine with some minor back staining. Approximately 6 inches x 7 inches, as folded. The menu is printed on single-folded heavy card, with a short split in the fold. Very Fine, but with minor stains. 7 x 4.5 inches, as folded and printed. Also included is a pair of calling cards of Enrique Dupuy de Lome, and his wife, Madame Dupuy de Lome, addressed to Mrs. F.W. Putnam, with the original mailing envelope, dated a received, February 5, 1894. It would appear that Mrs. Putnam established a lasting association with them at the Exposition, as Enrique Dupuy de Lome was a commissioner to the event from Spain. (Total: 4 pieces)
