Invitation of the Board of Lady Managers to a Reception for Princess Eulalia of Spain. June 8, 1893. Extremely Fine. 5.75 inches x 8 inches, as folded and printed. Hand-written on a single-folded piece of cream paper, with a letterhead imprint of the Board of Lady Managers Committee on Ceremonies. As a hand-written invitation, one must assume that this was a relatively intimate event. It was, however, one of many surrounding the visit of the Princess, said to be one of the most highly anticipated occasions of the Fair. She was the 29-year old youngest sister of the King of Spain and was the official representative of the Spanish Crown. However, her visit was plagued by difficulties said to be focused on differences with Bertha Honore Palmer, President of the Board of Lady Managers (whose direct efforts resulted in production of the 1893 Isabella quarters). She departed a week after her arrival, and it is said that the entire affair devolved into a social scandal that would be long remembered. Also included is an invitation of the President of the Exposition Mr. H.N. Higinbotham, and Mrs. Bertha Honore Palmer to a concert given in honor of Princess Eulalia and her husband, Antonio, June 10, 1893. Nearly As New, with just a couple of small spots. Printed on heavy card, approximately 3.25 inches 5.25 inches. (Total: 2 pieces)<p>
