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Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Father Jim dated 2 Sept 1868
Pencil | 12.1 x 10.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980736
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Father Jim dated 2 Sept 1868
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A pencil drawing showing the head and shoulders of a male figure. He is shown facing right in profile and wearing glasses.
Inscribed below: "Father Jim" at Schaffhausen 2nd Sept.
Inscribed below mounted sheet: 1868
Princess Louise stayed in Pension Wallis, Lucerne, with her mother, Queen Victoria, from 7 August to 9 September 1868. The Queen wanted to see the Alps, which her beloved Prince Albert had visited before their marriage, and her doctors had also advised the Queen that the fresh air would be good for her health. On 2 September 1868, Princess Louise made a day trip to Schaffhausen with the Biddulph family.
This drawing is housed in an album of drawings by Princess Louise. For other items in the volume see Princess Louise Album. -
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Pencil
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12.1 x 10.1 cm (sheet of paper)
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