HM Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926), when Princess Elizabeth of York, 14 November 1929 14 - 14 Nov 1929

Gelatin silver print | 24.2 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2943664

Description

Photograph of Princess Elizabeth of York, now HM Queen Elizabeth II, holding a toy under her right arm and wearing a frilly, sleeveless dress. She faces the viewer. This portrait of Princess Elizabeth was chosen for Newfoundland’s 6-cent stamp, issued in 1932 – the first portrait of the Princess to appear on any postage stamp.

Provenance

Commissioned by HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Marcus Adams (1875-1959)
(photographer)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)

Subject(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

24.2 x 19.0 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
References

Other number(s)

M.Adams : Marcus Adams reference number found on Glass Plate negatives, this links to a list in Photographer's Log Book – M.Adams 5281

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