Rare original gelatine-silver print showing the Princes of York Edward (1894-1972) and Albert (1895-1952) with their sister Princess Mary (1897-1965) in costume in the garden of York Cottage, Sandringham, in October 1900. Prince Edward is in uniform and wearing a fez with a sword on his belt, Prince Albert in uniform but with a turban, while Princess Mary is dressed as Britannia, with a feathered helmet, breastplate, white dress and Union Jack flag. Mounted on cardboard. A few tears around the edges. - H. 31 x W. 40.5 cm.

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