Sepia albumen print
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.660
Identification
Item: Royal Visit outside of the Post Office, Truro
Description: This photograph forms part of a series (0655 to 0671) relating to the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Cornwall in 1903. It was taken on 15 July 1903, as part of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales (who became George V and Queen Mary) to Truro for the consecration of the nave at Truro Cathedral. This picture taken outside the Post Office, shows the procession of bishops (altogether there were 30 bishops and the Archbishop of Canterbury in attendance) moving towards the Cathedral. The shield and five flag motif decoration which was a prominent feature of the official decorations is clearly visible, along with the festooned garlands of flowers suspended between Venetian masts.
Condition: Good
Description
Material: Photographic paper
Production
Method: Printed
Category: Photography
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