Photograph
1939 (photographed)
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One of eleven photographs from a contact print; which has been cut out, arranged and mounted on card, depicting Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother). Seated on a gilt armchair, wearing a gown embroidered with sequins and a diamond tiara. She looks downwards towards a partly-opened fan which she holds in her hands. A backdrop depicts a section of architecture, including an archway and columns.
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Materials and techniques | photography |
Brief description | Royal Portrait by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). One of eleven images depicting Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother), Buckingham Palace, 1939. From a contact sheet, cut out, arranged and mounted on card. |
Physical description | One of eleven photographs from a contact print; which has been cut out, arranged and mounted on card, depicting Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother). Seated on a gilt armchair, wearing a gown embroidered with sequins and a diamond tiara. She looks downwards towards a partly-opened fan which she holds in her hands. A backdrop depicts a section of architecture, including an archway and columns. |
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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 | N.S. No. 3 - Beaton's number |
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Accession number | PH.495C-1987 |
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Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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