The Christening of Princess Elizabeth of York 29 - 29 May 1926
Gelatin silver print | 12.0 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2917174
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Photograph of a group portrait following the christening of Princess Elizabeth of York. At the centre of the photograph sits the Duchess of York holding an infant Princess Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth wears a long lace christening gown.
Pictured from left to right are Lady Elphinstone (the baby's aunt and godmother); Arthur, Duke of Connaught (great-great-uncle and godfather); Queen Mary and King George V (paternal grandparents and godparents); the Duchess of York holding Princess Elizabeth, and the Duke of York; the Countess and Earl of Strathmore (maternal grandparents; the Earl was also a godparent); and Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (aunt and godmother). -
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Gelatin silver print
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12.0 x 15.5 cm (image)
55.5 x 42.0 cm (page dimensions)
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