Photograph
1968 (photographed)
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Royal Portrait by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, 1968.
Object details
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| Brief description | Royal Portrait by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Photograph depicting Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, 1968. |
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| Gallery label | Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Garter Robes, Buckingham Palace
1968
The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in 1348. It is the most senior British order of chivalry. The Queen wears the robes of Sovereign of the Order: a dark blue velvet mantle, on which is pinned the Garter Star. The star comprises the St
George’s Cross within the Garter, surrounded by radiating silver beams. St George is the patron saint of the Order.
Gelatin silver print
Ph.1915-1987
(2012) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed to the Museum in 1987 by Eileen Hose, secretary to the photographer |
| Production | Cecil Beaton photographed members of the royal family from 1930-1979. |
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| Other number | 992/67 - Beaton's number |
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| Accession number | PH.1915-1987 |
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| Record created | May 16, 2011 |
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