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Collection	George III Private Papers
Reference	GEO/MAIN/15657
Record Type	Prints (visual works)
Title	Plan for an illumination
Date	[1760s]
Description	Design incorporating George III's crown and motto with a semicircle of candles opposite that of the Queen in the same style. Design features the King and Queen's sceptres crossed above the motto 'Long and happy Life/Long & prosperous Reign,/ Late and blessed Death to' the King and Queen. The creator notes the superiority of the Latin version of their mottos.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Custodial History	Presented to Mary, Princess of Wales, by Lord Esher in 1909
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