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Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Arch, Eton College, 22 June 1887 22 - 22 Jun 1887
Albumen print | 21 x 27.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2915934
Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Arch, Eton College, 22 June 1887 22 - 22 Jun 1887
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Photograph of a temporary wooden arch, on Slough Road, Eton, made to look like brick and stone, in the style of the building adjacent, decorated with coat of arms and two niches for full-length sculptures. The arch may was designed by AY Nutt for the Golden Jubilee, made in the same way as stage scenery; four Eton College boys standing under arch, dressed in 17th century period costumes, blowing trumpets, in preparation for Queen Victoria's procession to Windsor in the Golden Jubilee year
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
21 x 27.1 cm (whole object)