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Oxford Pageant 1907 Cardinal Wolsey Henry VIII - Tuck's Official Postcard – Dee's Postcards
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Historical image of Cardinal Wolsey receiving King Henry VIII at Oxford in 1518, from the Oxford Pageant 1907 official postcard published by Tuck's
Back of Tuck's official Oxford Pageant postcard with historical description of Cardinal Wolsey receiving Henry VIII at Oxford in 1518
$12.50

Oxford Pageant 1907 - Cardinal Wolsey Receives Henry VIII - Postcard SP23

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This official postcard from the Oxford Pageant of 1907 depicts the historic 1518 visit of King Henry VIII to Oxford, where he was received by Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop of York.

Scene Details:

  • Elaborate pageant recreation with costumed participants in Tudor-era dress
  • Cardinal Wolsey in red robes greeting King Henry VIII
  • Queen Catherine of Aragon and courtiers in ornate period costumes
  • Greyhound dogs accompanying the royal party
  • Military guards with pikes and banners lining the scene
  • Tree-lined outdoor setting recreating the historic Oxford visit
  • Published by Tuck's as official Oxford Pageant postcard
  • Specimen "Oilette" postcard marking from Franco-British Exhibition 1908

A beautifully illustrated commemorative postcard capturing both the 1518 historical event and the grand 1907 Oxford Pageant celebration.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D