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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6.V.2023 2023
Bound by Ted Bennett | 4.5 x 4.7 x 1.4 cm (book measurement (conservation)) | RCIN 1171618
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
Robert Hardman (b. 1965)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6. V. 2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman 2023
© Phoebe Hardman. Photograph: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
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This book is part of the Modern-Day Miniature Library, a contemporary collection of miniature handwritten and hand-bound books which has been assembled to celebrate 100 years since Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House was completed in 1924.
Of the nearly 600 books placed on the shelves of the Dolls' House Library in the 1920s, over 170 are tiny manuscripts handwritten by the most notable authors of the time. Together, these create a time capsule of literary culture.
Echoing the process of a century ago, today's writers were again asked to write by hand in miniature format. Their little pages were bound by leading contemporary designer-binders. After being displayed in an exhibition at Windsor Castle during 2024, the new collection of doll-size books will be kept together in the Royal Library.
Robert Hardman's handwritten description of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is illustrated with eight skilful drawings by his daughter, Phoebe, aged 14. It has been bound by Ted Bennett, a Licentiate of Designer Bookbinders.Provenance
Book handwritten by Robert Hardman and sent to the Royal Library in August 2023. Binding hand-bound by Ted Bennett and received by the Royal Library in December 2023. The manuscript and binding were given in celebration of the centenary of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
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Medium and techniques
Bound by Ted Bennett
Measurements
4.5 x 4.7 x 1.4 cm (book measurement (conservation))
7.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 cm (historic measurement)
Alternative title(s)
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, 6.V.2023 / written by Robert Hardman ; illustrations by Phoebe Hardman.