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The Coronation of King Edward VII

Photograph
ca. 1970 - 2000 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Monotone photograph mounted onto board, with exhibition text panel. Depicting the Canadian Arch in Whitehall, London covered in snow and lights. Large crowds can be seen on either side.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Coronation of King Edward VII (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Photograph by Paul Martin, 'The Coronation of King Edward VII', modern toned print, 1970-2000
Physical description
Monotone photograph mounted onto board, with exhibition text panel. Depicting the Canadian Arch in Whitehall, London covered in snow and lights. Large crowds can be seen on either side.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'The Coronation of King Edward VII 1902' (Text panel description.)
  • 'The inauguration of the Canadian Arch in Whitehall - the first big electric light display seen in London.' (Text panel description. Handwritten in pencil on verso.)
  • '#15253' (Handwritten in pencil on verso)
Object history
Modern photograph reproduced and mounted to board for Royal Photographic Society Exhibition by Coe/Kingsley.
Original Glass Negative ca.1880-1900
RPS Glass Negative Number:15253
Place depicted
Other number
15253 - RPS identifier - inventory no.
Collection
Accession number
RPS.5182-2018

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Record createdOctober 26, 2018
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