Engraved broadside poem published shortly after the death of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, father of the future Queen Victoria. The verses also commemorate Princess Charlotte, three years after her untimely death in 1817. With six vignette illustrations: at the top are images of the Duke of Kent, Kensington Palace, and the Duchess of Kent; and at the foot are images of Prince Leopold, Claremont House, and Princess Charlotte
Alternative Title:
Tear of respect to the memory of a generous & patriotic prince
Description:
Title from item., All engraved., The text, in two columns, begins: Hark, hark! what deep knell is now striking my ear ..., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Engraved & published 23rd March 1820 by Jas. Debaufer, 11 Creed Lane, Ludgate Street
Subject (Name):
Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817, Edward Augustus, Prince, Duke of Kent, 1767-1820, Victoria Mary Louisa, Duchess of Kent, 1786-1861,, Léopold I, King of the Belgians, 1790-1865,, Claremont House (Surrey, England),, and Kensington Palace (London, England),
Title from first line of text, left column of engraved text., All engraved., A memorial to Princess Charlotte of Wales, the overall design being an image of her tomb, including a portrait of the princess and a depiction of her funeral procession directly below. Engraved text within the columns of the tomb provide the details of the procession along with Charlotte's biography. The central body of the tomb includes verse in memory of the tragically deceased princess: Thy hand, mysterious providence! Hath snatched the hope of millions hence. She, she is gone, whom joy and truth, And all the loveliness of youth ..., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817
Subject (Topic):
Death and burial, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, and Funeral processions