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Postcard of Cologne 6 - 6 May 1903

Postcard | 9.1 x 14.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2587530

Description

Postcard of Cologne, showing the town hall and a gold embossed profile of Kaiser Wilhem II with a flag to either side. It was sent to Prince Albert of Wales, later King George VI, by his governess Helene Bricka. The message reads : 'Beautiful weather here. I send you all my fond love. Helene. 6th May 1903'.

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 Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Postcard

Measurements

9.1 x 14.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
cards
postcards
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia [Germany]
Cologne [Germany]
Genealogy and Heraldry
Flags

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