Printed Ephemera — 1945
VJ Day Children's Party ticket
Printed ticket on cream card admitting one child to the White Hart Lane Children's party. The party, organised by local residents to celebrate peace in World War II and Victory in Japan (V.J.) Day took place on Sunday October 13th 1945, at 4pm in the library hall at Compton Crescent. Working class neighbourhoods traditionally celebrate events of national rejoicing by holding street parties. Organised by local residents they represent a spirit of community and shared experience.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 81.374
- Object name:
- VJ Day Children's Party ticket
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- Production date:
- 1945
- Material:
card, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 76 mm, W 113 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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