Pair of Invitations of Sir Richard Webster and the Royal British Commission to the Worlds Columbian Exposition. Both on singled-folded cream paper. Printed in black, with embossed bronze arms of Great Britain at the top. Included are: T<strong>o a "Reception at Victoria House," September 23, 1893. Extremely Fine.</strong> 6.75 inches x 6.25 inches. Name of invitee filled in by hand, "Prof. F.W. Putnam." Minor handling. <strong>To "Dinner at the Richelieu Hotel." September 27, 1893.</strong><strong> Very Fine.</strong> 7.75 inches x 6 inches. One small tear and some staining at one corner. Putnams name written at upper left. Also included is a calling card of Edmund H. Lloyd, Assistant Secretary and General Superintendent of the Royal British Commission, along with a small envelope printed with "On Her Britannic Majestys Service" at the top, "Chicago Exhibition, 1893" at the bottom, and the arms of Great Britain on the back. (Total: 4 pieces)
