Photograph, Gelatin Silver: King Edward VII and Wilfrid Laurier
Entry/Object ID
P2730
Description
One black and white gelatin silver group photograph depicting King Edward VII standing with Wilfred Laurie under a canopy on Parliament Hill, c. 1900, the canopy is decorated with flags and a crest with the King's coat of arms (lion and unicorn) and his device: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE / DIEU ET MON DROIT". Queen Alexandra is also on the platform. Various political figures and British guards surround them. Mat surrounding picture is greyish brown. Photograph by Topley. On mat below photograph at proper right: "TOPLEY PHOTOGRAPH / OTTAWA". On back: ' Chine 1" 354 '.
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Notes
Country of Origin: CANADA
Support: PAPER
Photographic, Paper, Matboard, Wood, Glass, Varnish, Ink, Photography, Photography
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"TOPLEY PHOTO / OTTAWA", 'Chine 1" 354 '
Notes
On mat below photo at proper right: "TOPLEY PHOTO / OTTAWA". On back: ' Chine 1" 354 '
