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Sydney Prior Hall (1842-1922)
The Prince of Wales Visit to India 1876: 12 Dec 1875
10.7 x 17.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 923325
Sydney Prior Hall (1842-1922)
The Prince of Wales Visit to India 1876: Cigar-makers at Trichinopoly (now Tiruchirappalli) 12 Dec 1875
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A pencil sketch of a group of cigar-makers, inscribed at lower left 'cigar making at Trichinopoly'.
In October 1875 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and later King Edward VII (r.1901-10), embarked on an extensive tour of the Indian subcontinent. The Prince of Wales visited more than 21 towns and cities across parts of modern-day India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal before returning to England in May 1876 (for wider comment on the prince's tour and its reception see RCIN 931224). The prince stayed at Trichinopoly (now Tiruchirappalli) between December 11-12th. Trichinopoly was known for its cigars, which formed one of India's main items of export.
This drawing is housed in one of three albums containing sketches relating to the prince's tour of India.Provenance
Acquired by King Edward VII when Albert Edward, Prince of Wales -
Medium and techniques
Measurements
10.7 x 17.0 cm (whole object)
Other number(s)
RL 23325
