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Ref NoRC/H/1/C/248
Title19 Dec 1856 Col. Phipps to Edgar Bowring
DescriptionLetter expressing Prince Albert's approval of the plans regarding the South Kensington Museum. He will visit and inspect the galleries once one bay has been fitted out. The museum's exhibition should open before 1st May 1857 as that is the date on which the Manchester exhibition is to open. Instructs Bowring to consult with Cole re the provision of refreshment rooms at the museum.
Date19th December 1856
FormatManuscript

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CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/43Phipps; Sir; Charles Beaumont (1801-1866); Knight, Lieutenant Colonel. official of Royal Household1801-1866
DS/UK/45Bowring; Edgar Alfred (1826-1911); Commission Secretary1826-1911
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