21st Birthday invitation

1906
Overview

handwritten note on half side of folded paper

Historical information

The Waldecks were a prominent family at Greenough, Joshua Waldeck having married Catherine Pearson and despite coming from a strong Temperance background, was landlord of the Hampton Hotel from 1886-89. The couple were to raise 12 children. Joshua was also a member of the Greenough Road Board and served as chairman for nine months in 1905.
Lilian (b.1885) was their 8th child.
Eliza McDermott was the youngest daughter of John & Jane (nee Connolly), and grew up at Greenough.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2617
Item type
Material
Width
193 mm
Height or length
152 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Mr & Mrs Waldeck request the pleasure of Miss McDermotts Company at a dance to be held in St Catherines Hall on Wednesday June 27th in Honour of their Daughter Lillians 21st Birthday
Dancing 8 p.m.
R.S.V.P.

Contextual Information

In the first half of the 20th century St Catherine's Hall at Central Greenough was a popular venue for social events. This is a rare reminder of an important family event held there in the early 1900s.

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21st birthday invitation sent to Eliza McDermott
21st birthday invitation sent to Eliza McDermott

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