Summary
One of sixteen black and white picturegrams depicting the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (The Duke of Edinburgh) at Westminster Abbey on 20 November,1947 . Sent to Australia using radio facsimile equipment.
Description of Content
Elizabeth and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh standing on a platform at Buckingham Palace. The image shows the bride's satin gown and tulle train.
Physical Description
Black and white picturegram mounted on brown cardboard.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Overseas Telecommunications Commission (Australia) (AOTC or OTC), 03 Mar 1948
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Place & Date Depicted
Westminster Abbey, London, England, Great Britain, 20 Nov 1947
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Organisation Depicted
Overseas Telecommunications Commission (Australia) (AOTC or OTC)
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Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Typed on white paper that is mounted to the board under the picture; '(10) At Buckingham Palace immediately / after the wedding showing the Bride's / classic satin gown and 15 feet long / tulle train.' Printed under the picture; 'LN/MBN87.LN.520.20.1550G PRESSCOLLECT. / POOL 11. MBN.334.'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
230 mm (Width), 295 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Events, Facsimile Telegraphy, Portraits, Royal Weddings, Princess Elizabeth II Marriage, 1947, Royalty: British
