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Authentic 1962 Framed Luncheon Souvenir
In Honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
The Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario – June 16, 1962
Original printed luncheon card from the official Ontario government luncheon held for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother during her 1962 visit to Canada.
Features the official Coat of Arms of Ontario at the top, elegant script text, and the full details:
“Luncheon in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
The Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
June 16th, 1962”
This was part of the Queen Mother’s short Canadian tour that year (mainly for the Black Watch centenary). On June 16 she attended a civic reception and this provincial luncheon in Toronto before going on to the Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack later that day.
Condition
The original card shows light age toning and a few small spots/foxing consistent with a 60+ year-old piece of ephemera. Text remains clear and fully legible.
Professionally framed in a classic black frame with gold inner trim. Ready to hang. Frame is in good solid condition with only minor wear.
Glass is clean and the piece displays beautifully
Approximate overall framed size: 6.1" x 7.5" x .75"
Visible document size: 4.5" x 6.1"
Why this is a desirable piece
- Genuine royal-visit souvenir from a documented 1962 Canadian tour
- Ontario government official luncheon at the iconic Royal York Hotel
- Attractive presentation – already framed and display-ready
- Scarce survival of this specific event ephemera
Perfect for collectors of British royalty, Canadian history, Toronto memorabilia, Fairmont Royal York items, or mid-century ephemera.
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