14 large press photographs of public events attended by Queen Mary of Teck, wife of King George V of Britain. Years: 1917-1937. Stamped with the seals of the newspaper agencies that took them on the back, and they are described in handwriting or on typewritten pieces of paper.
Photographs: During a visit to a nurses’ home in Britain in 1934, in a royal procession in Britain in 1937, at a conference at the royal palace, with British soldiers during World War I, in an honorary carriage with Prince Henry in 1916, leaving the palace with the royal family, in the rain after the memorial event for her mother, together with her husband King George upon their arrival at the Derby, and others.
Mary of Teck [1867-1953] was the wife of George V, King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India, and a member of the British royal family. At the age of 24, she became engaged to Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom), but six weeks after the engagement was announced, the prince unexpectedly died of pneumonia. The following year, she became engaged to Albert Victor’s brother, George, who later became king. Mary was known for her keen interest in collecting and preserving art, jewelry, and historical artifacts. She often purchased valuable jewelry and artworks from private individuals and frequently used her sharp eye to spot these items. Her efforts significantly contributed to the wealth of the royal collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.
Photographs: 25×20 cm, 23×18 cm, and 16×12 cm. Condition: Good – very good.
