Lot 466
Princess Keelikolani, Medcalf #2, 2-7/8" x 4¼" Royal Dance Invitation Card with Gold crown and border with purple printed writing for February 10, 1882 Royal Ball at her residence Kaakopua, to Miss Josie Barnard; central fold, accompanied by original fancy embossed 3¾"x5" envelope, torn upon opening, F.-V.F., Medcalf $2,500.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PRINCESS RUTH KELIKOLANI ROYAL DANCE INVITATION.
The invitation was for a ball for selected guests was held on Thursday, and a Grand Ball on Friday, Feb. 10, 1882. The envelope has a fancy flap in which invitations to Princess Ruth's home completion luau and balls were sent, and is the only recorded example of this envelope.
Illustrated in Medcalf Hawaiian Royal Stationery and Correspondence Catalog (page 37).
Realized: $1,600