Oscar 1884 Size:extra large Coronation day

Coronation day

Publisher: Headline

imprinted with the request to 'use no hooks' when transporting

Peter Ackroyd has a genius for digging out the most surprising and entertaining details

A gorilla called Guy and a chimpanzee called Congo

Oscar 1884 Size:extra large Coronation dayOscar Wilde (1854 1900) stands in formal dress facing the viewer, left hand on hip, right hand at his side holding white kid gloves, his left leg forward and turned out. This caricature of Wilde shows him at the height of his glamour and fame. 'Vanity Fair' published it in their 'Men of the Day' series. Wilde is dressed flamboyantly, with his signature carnation buttonhole. The Dublin born Wilde is one of the world's most celebrated gay icons. A