The Romance of Madame Tussaud'sTussaud, John Theodore
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The Romance of Madame Tussaud's
Tussaud, John Theodore
Madame Tussaud and Sons' Exhibition; Tussaud, Marie, 1761-1850; Waxworks
There will be a Musical Promenade every Evening from Half-past
Seven till Ten, when a selection of Music will be performed by
the Messrs. Tussaud and Fishers; the Promenade will be lighted
with a profusion of lamps, producing, with the variety of rich
costumes, special decorations, etc., an unequalled _coup d’œil_.
A description is next given of some of the exhibits, which will be
perused with interest:
The Collection consists of PORTRAITS in composition as large as
life, dressed in appropriate costumes.
FIRST GROUP.
REPRESENTING THE CORONATION OF H.M. WILLIAM IV.
_Description._--It represents HIS MAJESTY on the Throne,
habited in his Robes of State, as worn on that august occasion,
in the act of being Crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury,
supported by the Bishop of Norwich. On His Majesty’s right, Her
Majesty QUEEN ADELAIDE, wearing the Cap of State, supported
by Earl Grey, in his Coronation Robes. On His Majesty’s left,
the Lord Chancellor Brougham and the Duke of Wellington, in
their Coronation Robes, surmounted by Three allegorical Figures
representing Britannia, Caledonia, and Hibernia.
SECOND GROUP.
THE CORONATION OF BUONAPARTE,
Copied from the Celebrated Picture by David.
_Description._--The moment chosen is the time when Buonaparte,
contrary to all precedent crowned himself. It represents him
in the act of placing the Crown on his head, dressed in the
magnificent costume as worn by him at his Coronation; also a
Figure of the Empress Josephine, who is seen kneeling at the
foot of the altar, accompanied by a Page. At the altar is
represented His Holiness Pope Pius VI, giving the benediction,
supported by the celebrated Cardinal Fesche (Buonaparte’s
Uncle) and Prince Roustan (Buonaparte’s favourite Mameluke) in
the act of proclaiming the ceremony, attended by a Mameluke.
The two above-mentioned Groups have been universally admired
by every one that has seen them; and Madame Tussaud and Sons
hope they will meet with the approbation of the Inhabitants of
London and its Vicinity.
NEW GROUP.
Taken from the History of Scotland.
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS ABDICATING THE THRONE.
_Description._--It represents her at the moment of hesitating
to abdicate, being alarmed at the conduct of Baron Ruthven,
who stands opposite to her. Next to him is the Figure of Sir
J. Melville, interceding to appease the Baron; and behind the
Queen is a venerable Figure of an Augustin Monk, who is in the
attitude of indignation at seeing his Mistress insulted.
CHARACTERS AS FOLLOWS:
Full-length models.
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