Reference code
IE CA CP/3/5/5/3/3
Title
Queen’s Robing Room, House of Lords, London
Date(s)
- c.1880 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
4 items; 17 cm x 13 cm; 12.5 cm x 4 cm; Black and white print
Name of creator
(24 November 1900-26 July 1970)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Scope and content
Photographic prints annotated on the reverse: ‘J. Pearse / Queen’s Robing Room / House of Lords’. The images appear to show some of the statues of the twenty-six princesses extant in the Queen’s robing room in the House of Lords, London. Pearse made carvings of princesses and robes and crowns for the ‘throne room’ (or the ‘Queen’s robing room’) in the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The images are significantly faded and there is some wear to some of the prints. Previous fold marks and tears are also present. Careful handling of the prints is required.