King George VI (1895-1952), Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), Princess Elizabeth (1926 - 2022) and Princess Margaret Rose (1930-2002)
Marcus Adams (1875 - 1959)
Category
Photographs
Date
Dec 1936
Materials
photographic paper and leather
Measurements
83 mm (H)120 mm (W)143 mm (H)183 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246750
Summary
A formal photograph of the Royal family presented as a Christmas greeting card.
Full description
The family are seated closely together. King George on the left is behind Princess Elizabeth and is gently holding her right forearm, which is bent. The princesses' left hand is tucked into Queen Elizabeth's bent elbow. The Queen has Princess Margaret tucked under her left shoulder, and is holding her waist and her left hand. The ladies are wearing pale dresses; the Queen's is silky, she has pearl earrings, a two stand pearl necklace with a pendant on the longer strand. The King wears an three piece suit. It was taken by Marcus Adams of the Sydney Morning herald. Signed: Marcus Adams 1936 Signed, George RI. Elizabeth R. Christmas1936
Marks and inscriptions
SMYTHSON OF BOND ST. / MADE IN ENGLAND (stamped on reverse of frame)
Makers and roles
Marcus Adams (1875 - 1959), photographer