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The Royal Visit to De Beers, Kimberly, South Africa 18 - 18 Apr 1947

Gelatin silver print | 12.3 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2705088

Unknown Person

- 18 - 18 Apr 1947

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Unknown Person

- 18 - 18 Apr 1947

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Description

Photograph of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926) and Princess Margaret (1930-2002) opening small boxes/cases that were given to them during their visit to De Beers in Kimberley, South Africa. They are watched by the mayor and members of the royal party.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
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Subject(s)

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Search the collection De Beers

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002)

Search the collection Mayor of Kimberley

Search the collection JW Orr (active 1947)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

12.3 x 17.8 cm (image)

34.4 x 48.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
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Africa
Southern Africa
South Africa
Kimberley [South Africa]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Earth sciences
Precious & semiprecious stones
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Diamonds (gems, jewels)

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