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Marcus Adams (1875-1959)
Princess Elizabeth, now HM Queen Elizabeth II (b.1926) looking at a pair of Victorian spectacles, 20 January 1927 20 - 20 Jan 1927
Gelatin silver print | 20.3 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2943706
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Photograph of Princess Elizabeth seated on cushion, looking down at Victorian spectacles which she holds in her hands. She wears short-sleeved dress, necklace; bare feet. Signed in pencil on mount (lower right) by the photographer. Photographs from this sitting were sent to the Duke and Duchess of York during their Commonwealth tour in 1927. The photographs enabled them to see their daughter's development and to be assured of her well-being.
Provenance
Commissioned by HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
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Medium and techniques
Gelatin silver print
Measurements
20.3 x 14.9 cm (image)
31.4 x 24 cm (mount)
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M.Adams 3436 GG