Photograph
1948 (Photographed)
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Photograph by Patrick Matthews, depicting Cecil Beaton photographing baby Prince Charles, and Sister Rowe. Buckingham Palace, 1948.
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| Brief description | Photograph by Patrick Matthews, depicting Cecil Beaton photographing baby Prince Charles, and Sister Rowe. Buckingham Palace, 1948. |
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| Gallery label | Patrick Matthews (1914-1996)
Cecil Beaton photographing Sister Rowe and Prince Charles, Buckingham Palace
December 1948
Sister Helen Rowe was known affectionately to the Queen as ‘Rowie’. She attended the births of all four royal children. Beaton photographed her cradling the month-old Prince Charles. At all royal sittings, much equipment and several cameras were needed. On the right of the photograph, a large ladder and studio light can be seen.
Gelatin silver print
Ph.1463-1987
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| Credit line | Bequeathed to the Museum in 1987 by Eileen Hose, secretary to the photographer |
| Production | Patrick Matthews worked alongside Cecil Beaton to photograph Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family on Coronation Day, 02/06/1953. Cecil Beaton photographed members of the royal family from 1930-1979. |
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| Other number | 1812-4 - Beaton's number |
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| Accession number | PH.1463-1987 |
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| Record created | September 16, 2010 |
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