[ALEXANDRA (of Denmark, 1844-1925, Queen of Edward VII), & her son GEORGE V (1865-1936, King of Great Britain)]

Fine unsigned carte de visite photo by W. & D. Downey, showing the Queen three quarters length, carrying an infant George V on her back 4" x 2½", no place, no date, circa picture slightly faded

From the descendants of the Hughes family. Patrick Hughes was British Consul General in Shanghai at this time. One of his duties was to entertain visiting Royalty, and this presented considerable problems as the accommodation was quite primitive. His brother Thomas was the Commissioner of Chinese Customs and also held the rank of a Chinese Mandarin. These photos came from his eldest daughter, Gladys, later Viscountess Sidmouth.

Item Date:  1865

Stock No:  32178      £150

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