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[Arrival of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig Holstein in Antigua, March 29 1913], 1913-03

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/44

Scope and Contents

72 x 72 mm. A circular print showing the small steamer carrying Princess Marie Louise and her entourage approaching the pier at St. John's. A grand-daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Marie Louise (1872-1956) was asked to convey a message of goodwill from George V to his West Indian subjects and during her Caribbean tour also opened an inter-colonial exhibition in Barbados. She stayed in Antigua for two days, visiting English Harbour, the Central Sugar Factory at Gunthorpes, and the hospital and poor house.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913-03

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For photographs of the Princess's visit see Y3011E/44-52 and 54-56.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2003-06-18 11:22:32+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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