Title
The Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952), 12 May 1937. Artist: Unknown
Caption
The Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952)', 12 May 1937. The anointing of King George VI. The anointing is the most religious part of the coronation ceremony and is hidden from public view by a golden canopy. The canopy is held above the monarch by four Knights of the Garter. From The Pageant of Kingship cigarette card series, issued by Peter Jackson Ltd., 1937.
The Print Collector collection
Date
1937
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Reference
HRM19C62_201
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,7Mb (2,2Mb) / 11,8in x 8,8in / 3552 x 2632 (300dpi)