Wedding programme of Emslie and Laura Horniman, 1891

One copy of a printed hardback booklet titled 'Surrey Mount 16th November 1886', which was produced for the wedding of Emslie Horniman and Laura Plomer. The programme contains sketches of Surrey Mount, Laura Plomer in her bridal gown, Annie Horniman wearing a gown designed by Emslie, and Laura's bridesmaid Miss Thwaites, as well as descriptions of their attire and the dress worn by Rebekah Horniman on the day. Also enclosed is an itinerary for the wedding reception, a table plan containing the names of guests and family servants and a copy of the menu.

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