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Royal group in the Crimson Drawing-Room at Windsor Castle

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Royal group in the Crimson Drawing-Room at Windsor Castle

by Percy Lewis Pocock, for W. & D. Downey, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
vintage print, 17 November 1907
8 3/4 in. x 11 3/4 in. (222 mm x 299 mm) image size
acquired
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NPG x135923

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  • W. & D. Downey (active 1855-1940), Photographers. Artist associated with 936 portraits.
  • Percy Lewis Pocock (1858-1952), Photographer for W. & D. Downey. Artist associated with 15 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Rotary Photographic Co Ltd (active 1897-1916), Photographers. Artist associated with 1422 portraits.

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