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Learning to Roll Pastry
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Learning to Roll Pastry
Two little girls (Princess Victoria and Princess Alice) are taught by their mother (Queen Victoria) how to roll pastry and make jam
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1850 Alice Apron Baking Helping Learning Pastry Preserve Roll Rolling Taught
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Treasured Moment of Motherly Instruction: Queen Victoria Teaches Her Daughters, Princess Victoria and Princess Alice, the Art of Pastry Making and Jam Preservation in the Mid-19th Century This evocative photograph captures a precious moment in history as Queen Victoria (1819-1901), the monarch of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, imparts the timeless art of pastry making and jam preservation to her two youngest daughters, Princess Victoria, the Princess Royal (1840-1901), and Princess Alice (1843-1878). The scene, set in the late 1850s, unfolds in the warm and inviting surroundings of the royal kitchen. The Queen, dressed in an elegant yet practical apron, demonstrates the intricacies of rolling pastry to her eager students. Princess Victoria and Princess Alice, clad in their own aprons, intently observe their mother's every move, their expressions filled with curiosity and excitement. The girls' hands are poised, ready to follow their mother's lead as they embark on this culinary journey. The air in the room is thick with the aroma of fresh pastry and the promise of sweet, homemade jam. The girls' pin-cushion aprons, adorned with intricate designs, add a touch of whimsy to the scene, while the rolling pin, nestled between the Queen's hands, symbolizes the enduring bond between mother and daughters as they create a cherished family tradition. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the royal family and the importance of food preservation during the Victorian era. The simple act of teaching her daughters this essential skill not only strengthened the bond between Queen Victoria and her daughters but also ensured that the art of pastry making and jam preservation would be passed down through generations, leaving a lasting impact on the culinary world.
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