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Framed Print : Royal Yacht Britannia - card issued to commemorate launch
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Royal Yacht Britannia - card issued to commemorate launch
Postcard published to commemorate the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia and portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Ednburgh. Date: circa 1953
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Media ID 14357251
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1953 Britannia Edinburgh Oct15 Philip Royals Yacht Elizabeth
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of maritime history to your decor with our exquisite Framed Print of the Royal Yacht Britannia. This stunning piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a rare and authentic card issued to commemorate the launch of the iconic royal yacht. Featuring portraits of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, this print is a must-have for any royal collector or nautical enthusiast. With its rich history and timeless beauty, this Framed Print is sure to make a bold and elegant statement in any room.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.9cm (15.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Celebrating the Launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia: A Postcard from the 1950s This beautiful postcard commemorates the launch of Her Majesty's Royal Yacht Britannia on October 16, 1953. The image features portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) aboard the vessel, which would go on to serve as the British monarch's floating palace for over four decades. The Royal Yacht Britannia was a gift from the people of Great Britain to the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The launch took place at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard in Scotland, and the event was attended by thousands of well-wishers. The postcard's design is simple yet elegant, with the royal portraits taking center stage against a backdrop of the Britannia's sleek silhouette. The Queen and the Duke are depicted in formal attire, with the Queen wearing a beautiful coronation gown and the Duke in a naval uniform. The postcard's border is adorned with the Royal Crest and the inscription "Royal Yacht Britannia," adding to its regal charm. The 1950s were a time of great change and excitement in Britain, and the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia was a significant moment in the country's history. This postcard is a lovely reminder of that era and the enduring symbol of British royalty and maritime tradition that is the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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