Photographic Print : Sketch cover Engagement of Lord Mountbatten & Edwina Ashley
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Sketch cover Engagement of Lord Mountbatten & Edwina Ashley
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph, taken in Delhi, India, of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his fianc頍 iss Edwina Ashley. The couple married in July 1922. Date: 1922
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Media ID 14383068
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ashley Burma Covers Delhi Dickie Edwina Engaged Engagement Magazines Mar16 Mountbatten Mountbattens 1922
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Historical Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the front cover of The Sketch magazine from 1922. Featuring a timeless photograph of the engagement of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Edwina Ashley, taken in Delhi, India, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and photography aficionados alike. Relive the elegance and charm of yesteryears with this beautifully preserved piece of history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 27.9cm (7.2" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph graces the front cover of The Sketch magazine's issue from 1922, featuring the engagement announcement of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Edwina Ashley. The image captures the couple in Delhi, India, where Lord Mountbatten was serving as the Chief Commissioner at the time. Mountbatten, also known as "Dickie" to his friends, was a British naval officer and statesman, who would later become the last Viceroy of India before its independence. Edwina Ashley, an English socialite and heiress, was known for her beauty and charm. The couple's engagement was a significant event in British society, and their wedding took place in July 1922. This portrait, with its timeless elegance and romantic atmosphere, offers a glimpse into the lives of this famous royal couple during their engagement period. The photograph, taken in India, reflects the exotic and exoticizing imagery of the British Raj, and the couple's connection to the colonial past. The Sketch magazine's cover showcases the grandeur and opulence of the engagement, making it a valuable historical document of the era.
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