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Fine Art Print : Royal Wedding 1947 - Using periscopes
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Royal Wedding 1947 - Using periscopes
A vast crowd use periscopes as their only means of seeing the procession during the royal wedding of 1947 between Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 20 November.
1947
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Media ID 7185447
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1947 Crowds Crush Edinburgh Marriages Periscope Periscopes Philip Procession Spectators Vast Weddings Westminster Elizabeth
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of the Royal Wedding of 1947 between Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip. Witness history in the making as an astonishing crowd uses periscopes to catch a glimpse of the royal procession, a testament to the excitement and anticipation of the moment. This stunning print, sourced from the Mary Evans / Photo Union Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any history or royal enthusiast's collection. Experience the magic and wonder of this historic event like never before.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, a sea of upturned periscopes stretches as far as the eye can see, as the crowd eagerly awaits the procession of the Royal Wedding of 1947 between Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The wedding took place on 20 November at the historic Westminster Abbey in London, and the event had drawn an enormous crowd, with an estimated 200,000 people gathering to catch a glimpse of the young couple's big day. The use of periscopes was a ingenious solution to the problem of the vast crowd being unable to see the procession due to the crush of bodies. The simple yet effective device, made from a length of tubing with a mirror on one end, allowed people at the back of the crowd to see what was happening at the front. This photograph captures the sense of anticipation and excitement in the air as the crowd, dressed in their finest 1940s attire, eagerly await the start of the royal procession. The Royal Wedding of 1947 was a significant event in British history, taking place just two years after the end of World War II. The marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip marked the beginning of a new era for the monarchy and the country, and this photograph is a poignant reminder of the collective spirit and determination of the British people to come together to celebrate a happy occasion, despite the challenges of the time. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a testament to the power of community and the enduring appeal of royal events, and serves as a fascinating snapshot of life in post-war Britain.
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