Coronation 1902 - preparing the state landau
Preparing for the Coronation of King Edward VII - putting the finishing touches on a state landau. The new hammercloth was of rich vermillion cloth, purple velvet and gold lace, frieze and bullion, with the gold coat of arms beautifully chased in the centre. The firm responsible for its construction was W. and F. Thorn who had also prepared several other landaus for his Majesty's visitors for the coronation, painted in claret and red (the royal colours) and lined with blue
Picture No
13924794
Media ID
46806634
Size
4088px x 5619px
(7.5MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by Percy F.s Spence in The Sphere', 15 February 1902, page 167
Date
1902
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