Category 8: Communication Objects➔Art➔Picture➔Picture, History
Artifact
Accession Number:
2018-12-12-04
Date
1939Description
The Canadian Encyclopedia states: The 1939 royal tour by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth was the first time a reigning Canadian monarch had stepped foot in this country. It was the most successful royal tour in Canadian history, with enormous crowds greeting the royal couple as they crossed the country by train. The tour, which included a four-day visit to the United States, also reinforced critical Anglo-Canadian and Anglo-American relations on the eve of the Second World War.
The picture is framed and has on the bottom of the picture "Commemorating the visit of Their Majesties the King & Queen to Canada. May 1 to June 15 1939 With the compliments of Ogilvie "Royal Household" Tour.
Queen Elizabeth I is sitting and has on a cream coloured sleeveless satin dress which has a blue sash over her Left shoulder. She is also wearing pearls and a brooch. King George is in full military uniform and also has a blue sash over his left shoulder. Princess Elizabeth is wearing a blue dress with ruffles on the bottom and short sleeves. Princess Margaret is wearing the same dress only in pink. Materials
Paper
Glass
InkMeasurements
22 5/8 Inches L x 16 3/8 inches W Category
Picture, History