Queen Mary of Teck (1867–1953) and Princess Elizabeth later H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022)
Alice Hughes (1857-1939) [photographer] London
Category
Photographs
Date
1927
Materials
photographic paper and metal
Measurements
127 mm (H)76 mm (W)140 mm (H)90 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246787
Summary
Formal portrait of Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth. The Queen is looking down at the Princess who is sitting on a pile of cushions, wearing a two rope pearl necklace. Signed, in ink, and dated on the front: Mary R and 'Little Elizabeth', 1927. On the back: With best wishes and grateful thanks for your lovely present which I admire very much indeed. So sorry you have been unwell & laid up, do take care in the cold weather. Queen Mary was a guest of Margaret Greville's at Polesden Lacey, and the two ladies exchanged presents.
Marks and inscriptions
Signed, in ink, and dated on the front: Mary R and 'Little Elizabeth', 1927. On the back: With best wishes and grateful thanks for your lovely present which I admire very much indeed. So sorry you have been unwell& laid up, do take care in the cold weather. Alice Hughes (inscribed on front)
Makers and roles
Alice Hughes (1857-1939) [photographer] London, photographer