Queen Annes Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Creator: Unknown

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Queen Annes Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Queen Annes Room, St Jamess Palace, 1844. Visitors in one of Londons royal palaces: The massive cornice, extending the length of the four windows, has been re-gilt; and the draperies are of crimson silk damask, trimmed with heavy gold-coloured fringe. The seats are re-covered with a crimson brocade, and the frames of the furniture have been re-gilt, as likewise the pier tables, candelabra, and other ornaments. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

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Step into the opulent Queen Anne's Room, located within the historic St. James's Palace in London, as captured in this remarkable 1844 photograph print. The room exudes regal splendor with its grandeur and exquisite details. Visitors are seen admiring the magnificent space adorned with crimson silk damask draperies, delicately trimmed with heavy gold-colored fringe. The seats have been re-covered in a luxurious crimson brocade fabric, while the frames of the furniture gleam anew after being re-gilted. Every corner of this room has been meticulously attended to; even the massive cornice extending along four windows has received a fresh gilding. The atmosphere is one of refined elegance and sophistication as men and women gather to appreciate their surroundings. A group of guests engages in conversation near one of the pier tables adorned with candelabra and other ornate decorations that have also undergone restoration. This engraving from an edition of "Illustrated London News" transports us back to a bygone era when Victorian society reveled in lavish interiors such as these. It serves as a testament to both British craftsmanship and architectural prowess during the 19th century. As we gaze upon this black-and-white image, we can only imagine what it must have felt like to be immersed in such timeless beauty within one of London's most esteemed royal palaces.

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