Category:Illuminated addresses
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English: According to Storye book, in the United Kingdom, "illuminated address" was the common term for highly-decorated, written testimonials (as the word was understood at that time) i.e. statements of achievement and appreciation, presented to important personages, celebrities and high achievers on ceremonial occasions. They were frequently presented to mayors, aristocrats and other celebrities when they opened civic buildings, for example.
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Media in category "Illuminated addresses"
The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.
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Detail of Melville Birks Illuminated address - mine workers Broken Hill.JPG 3,264 × 2,448; 3.27 MB
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Detail of Melville Birks Illuminated address - second half.JPG 2,448 × 3,264; 2.51 MB
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Detail of Melville Birks Illuminated address - signature.JPG 3,264 × 2,448; 2.74 MB
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Detail of Melville Birks Illuminated address - Trades Hall.JPG 3,264 × 2,448; 3.13 MB
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Detail of Melville Birks Illuminated address.JPG 3,264 × 2,448; 3.15 MB
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Illuminated address presented to Dr Melville Birks April 1924.JPG 2,448 × 3,264; 2.62 MB
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Melville Birks dedication 1924.JPG 3,264 × 2,448; 2.65 MB