Photography — 1911-05-16
Queen Victoria's Memorial unveiling ceremony
At the unveiling ceremony of Queen Victoria's Memorial, sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock and located in front of Buckingham Palace. The event took place on 16 May 1911 in the presence of King George V.
Broom produced a series of street views and newsworthy events to sell as picture postcards; the popular format being her primary commercial output.
Christina Broom, trading as Mrs Albert Broom, was a pioneering professional photographer and is considered to be the UK's first woman press photographer. Broom's extensive photographic work spans the activities of the suffrage movement in London, street views, military figures and actions of the Household Division including the First World War period, sporting events and the Royal Family.
- Category:
- Photography
- Object ID:
- IN159
- Object name:
- Queen Victoria's Memorial unveiling ceremony
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- Artist/Maker:
- Broom, Christina
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- Production date:
- 1911-05-16
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- 1/2 plate
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- License this image:
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