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[Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Bermuda, 24-25 November 1953], 1953-11-24

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/44

Scope and Contents

Showing the Royal Party on the terrace of Government House during the playing of the National Anthem. This was at 5pm, for a garden party on the lawns. There had been a change of clothing for the participants, the Queen wearing 'a simple light yellow orangey frock'. There is a caption on the reverse which reads: ' At Government House garden party given in honour of the Royal couple by his excellency the Governor and Lady Hood'.

Dates

  • 1953-11-24

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Photographer unknown.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

A probable enlargement of part of the same negative of this print can be seen at Y3011XX/45.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Bermuda News Bureau

Finding aid date

2004-06-10 16:48:22+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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