3-078-061 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Opening of the Edinburgh International Exhibition: the Duke of Edinburgh unlocking the door, 1890. 'It may be noted that the main entrance of the Exhibition was fastened with a gold bracelet and a pendent locket, bearing the city arms, presented by Messrs. Chubb. On his arrival the Duke of Edinburgh was presented by Mr. J. C. Chubb with a gold ring containing a diminutive gold key, with which his Royal Highness opened the locket and unloosed the bracelet, whereupon the great doors flew open. It was reckoned that there were 20,000 persons within the barriers of the Exhibition'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.