ORANGE ORDER

Object Name: Postcard
Place Made: Scotland
Scotland
Description: Postcard of King William's stone at Carrickfergus, on the old pier. Brown toned illustration of the figure of King William standing on the stone. Caption reads: 'King William's stone on the old pier Carrickfergus, the stone with the date on is the one on which King William III first set his foot when he landed at Carrickfergus.' Reverse shows that the postcard was addressed to James Davison Esq, orange hall, Dublin. Postal stamp, 1917, Antrim. Postcard was printed in Scotland.
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.2015.462

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