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Framed Print : South Africa royal tour - Princesses Drive Engine - 1947
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South Africa royal tour - Princesses Drive Engine - 1947
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret on the footplate of one of the engines hauling the Royal Train with the Hon. F C Sturrock (South African Minister for Transport) during the royal tour of South Africa in March 1947. They rode on the engine for several miles and were shown and manipulated the controls. The photograph shows the Princesses, wearing overalls and gloves, on the footplate with Princess Elizabeth sounding the whistle. Date: 1947
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1947 Drive Footplate Margaret Princesses Elizabeth
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret during their 1947 South Africa royal tour. Captured on film by Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating moment shows the princesses embracing adventure as they inspect the engine's footplate while aboard the Royal Train. Add a touch of history and royal elegance to your home or office décor with this timeless piece, expertly framed to preserve its beauty for generations to come.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a memorable moment during Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret's royal tour of South Africa in March 1947. The young princesses, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, are seen here in high spirits as they boldly take the reins of the steam engine, with the Hon. F C Sturrock, South African Minister for Transport, looking on approvingly. Dressed in overalls and gloves, they eagerly engage with the engine's controls, including Princess Elizabeth sounding the whistle. This hands-on experience offered a unique opportunity for the princesses to connect with the people of South Africa and learn about the country's transportation industry. The image showcases the Princesses' youthful energy and curiosity, as well as their ability to embrace new experiences during their travels. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the 1947 royal tour of South Africa and the special moments it produced.
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