ARTS & CRAFTS. A most ornate coloured Invitation for the Reception by the Corporation of the City of London of the Institute of Journalists, at Guildhall, 22nd Sept., A.D. 1893. It is printed on thick gilt-edged card. 23cm x 18.5cm. 1893. ~ It is accompanied by a printed sheet explaining the design of the card which “is an entire departure from previous commemorative cards, in both colour and design.” The card, reminiscent of Walter Crane, “is designed and printed by Messrs. Blades, East & Blades, of 23, Abchurch Lane, E.C., in five colours, with gilt edges...” There is also a slip from the Town Clerk, Guildhall, “with the compliments of the Reception Committee - for preservation.” The National Association of Journalists (inaugurated in 1884), changed its name to the Institute of Journalists, after receiving a royal charter, from Queen Victoria in 1890.