[HELENA VICTORIA
(1870-1948, Princess of Schleswig Holstein, daughter of Prince & Princess Christian, granddaughter of Queen Victoria)
Group of 9 informal photographs taken on board the Royal Yacht
'Victoria & Albert', showing her in a white dress and straw hat, (3" x 1¾"), also with the young Princesses Margaret & Patricia of Connaught wearing sailor suits, and 5 groups of the ladies and officers aboard, (about 40 in all), notable among the latter are General Sir Charles Keyes, 1822-1896, and his three sons, of whom Roger Keyes, (1872-1945, the famous Admiral and 1st Baron, Naval ADC to the Queen 1895-1898), had already served in the anti-slaving patrols in East Africa, with names added below, many attractive details of the yacht's furnishings, these other photos approximately 5¾" x 4", laid down on 2 sides album card 14" x 10¼", Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1st - 17th August
the card a little browned in places, likewise three of the photos, one phot odefective in one blank corner of image, but a most engaging collection
Item Date:
1893
Stock No:
54235
£350
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THE PRINCESSES SHOPPING ACCOUNTS
[HELENA VICTORIA
(1870-1948, Princess of Schleswig Holstein, daughter of Prince & Princess Christian, granddaughter of Queen Victoria)
Manuscript Extract from their Lady-in-Waiting's Account Book,
distinguishing 'Joint Account' and individual payments, the earliest, headed 'Spring 1890' and in pencil, being in Marks and Pfennigs, including 880.80 to Bacharach and 120 to 'Massage' (side 5), the rest in pounds, shillings and pence, headed 'Summer 1890' and in ink, with payments to individuals such as Madame Rubens and shops such as Marshall & Snelgrove, Barker, Harvey & Nichol, and Gorrin[g]e, on side 2 is the grand total of £447 9s 10d, which includes the German money converted at 20 to the £, a delightful peep into their shopping habits, 5 single sides 11" x 8", no place,
neat staples in left margin
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
53950
£150
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HELENA VICTORIA
(1870-1948, Princess of Schleswig Holstein, daughter of Prince & Princess Christian, granddaughter of Queen Victoria)
Photo signed and dated,
showing her standing on some steps outside wearing a hat and fur, 6" x 4", in modern frame
Item Date:
1921
Stock No:
27596
£175
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HELENA VICTORIA
(1870-1948, Princess of Schleswig Holstein, daughter of Prince & Princess Christian, granddaughter of Queen Victoria)
Signature 'Victoria of Schleswig Holstein',
n.d., c.
Item Date:
1905
Stock No:
51103
£15
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[HELENA VICTORIA
(1870-1948, Princess of Schleswig Holstein, daughter of Prince & Princess Christian, granddaughter of Queen Victoria)
Unsigned original photo
showing her on board the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert with Commander Denison, 5½" x 3½", Cowes, August
Item Date:
1898
Stock No:
23450
£175
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