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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Canada, 1939 c. 1939

Gelatin silver print | RCIN 2941033

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Canada, 1939

Wide World Photos

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Canada, 1939 c. 1939

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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Canada, 1939

Wide World Photos

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Canada, 1939 c. 1939

©

Description

Press photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Canada. They are standing on the observation deck of the royal train, in Windsor Station, Montreal, about to depart for Ottawa. They are dressed formally - the King is wearing a sash with medals, and The Queen is wearing an evening gown, fur stole and diamond jewellery.
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Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)
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Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print
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Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
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America (continent)
North America
Canada
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Earth sciences
Precious & semiprecious stones
Gemstones
Diamonds (gems, jewels)

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