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Postcard commemorating the wedding of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 21 - 21 Jun 1905

Postcard | 8.9 x 13.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2955207

Description

Postcard commemorating the wedding of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The card was sent to Prince Edward of Wales, later King Edward VIII. The message reads: 'June 21st 1905. With loving good wishes for your birthday and hope you will have a very happy day. From Latty'.

Provenance

From an album of postcards collected by Prince Edward of Wales
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection King Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom (1894-1972)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Germany (1882-1951)

Search the collection Cecilie, Crown Princess of Prussia (1886-1954)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Postcard

Measurements

8.9 x 13.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
cards
postcards
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage

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