Framed Print : Queens Coronation Robe 1937
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Queens Coronation Robe 1937
The magnificent train of purple velvet with gold embroidery representing floral emblems of the Empire worn by Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI at the Coronation in 1937. The train (officially known as the Robe) was six yards long, lined with ermine and bordered all around with a five inch band of fur. The velvet is heavily embroidered in gold thread with a design by Miss Fuller of the Royal School of Needlework, carried out under the supervision of Lady Smith-Dorrien, Principal of the School. The design emboidies the floral emblems of the Empire, including the Tudor rose, the thistle, and the shamrock. The Dominion emblems, for which correct sketches were provided by the respective High Commissioners, comprise the Canadian maple leaf, Australian wattle, New Zealand fern leaf, South African protea and Indian lotus. In the centre, under the Crown is a large, double E. Date: 1937
Media ID 7250051
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ceremonial Consort Coronations Emblems Embroidery Ermine Lavish Magnificent Occasion Occasions Purple Robe Robes Velvet
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.8cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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