Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey
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Title
Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey
Subject
Henry VII
Westminster Abbey
London, England
Westminster Abbey
London, England
Description
1 picture postcard recto and verso.
Interior view of Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London England
Interior view of Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London England
Creator
The chapel's architect is unknown, but it is thought to be Robert Jayns, Jr., who is responsible for the design of much of the structure.
Source
Originally built in the 10th century, Wesminster Abbey was expanded by King Henry VII in 1503 to include a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Publisher
Valentine's & Sons Co. Ltd.
Date
Published circa 1906-1908.
Format
JPEG
Language
en
Type
Picture Postcard with divided back, 3.5. x 5.5 in.
Identifier
lp_henry_recto.jpg
lp_henry_verso.jpg
lp_henry_verso.jpg
Alternative Title
Henry VII Lady Chapel
Abstract
King Henry VII added the Lady Chapel in 1503 to Westminster Abbey. A lady chapel references a type of chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The chapel is noted for its pendant vault ceiling, and was built in Perpendicular Gothic style.
Inscription on verso:
Dear Fräulein du Cliesne
Here we are in London and on Saturday we sail for America. We all miss Dresden, and I still always remember the after that I spent with you shortly before be left. With love.
Catherine Kinnear
Inscription on verso:
Dear Fräulein du Cliesne
Here we are in London and on Saturday we sail for America. We all miss Dresden, and I still always remember the after that I spent with you shortly before be left. With love.
Catherine Kinnear
References
For more information please see http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/henry7_chapel.html
Provenance
Original Collection passed from Gertrude Kinnear to her sister Luree Jobe to her daughter Eleanor Jobe, who left it to her niece Elizabeth A. Mealy who left it to her granddaughter Caitlin Mealy.
Rights Holder
For rights and permissions, please contact Caitlin Mealy, catydids515@gmail.com.
Publisher Location Item Type Metadata
Location
London, England (Great Britain)
Producer
Valentine's Co. Ltd.
Collection
Citation
The chapel's architect is unknown, but it is thought to be Robert Jayns, Jr., who is responsible for the design of much of the structure. , “Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey,” Omeka 389, accessed December 14, 2024, https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/389/items/show/584.