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Postcard of Frederick VIII, King of Denmark c.1903

Postcard | 8.8 x 13.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2587481

Description

Postcard of Frederick VIII, King of Denmark surrounded by four small pictures of his different residences. It was sent to Prince Albert of Wales, later King George VI, by his grandmother Queen Alexandra. The message reads : 'Beloved ? The house where he was born & his three houses here. For my darling little Bertie from his loving Granny'.

Provenance

From an album of postcards collected by Prince Albert of Wales
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Frederik VIII, King of Denmark (1843-1912)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Postcard

Measurements

8.8 x 13.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
cards
postcards

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