A SUPERB
photograph of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra returning from the
Jubilee Parade of the Life Guard Uhlan (Lancer) Regiment of Her Majesty
Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
8 5/6 x 5 3/4 in. (21,8 x 14,7 cm)
Excellent condition
Not only is this picture taken from a close distance, it also has a
street view, which makes it especially rare. Most military
photographs were shot at parade fields.
sold
15 May 1903
Peterhof
Baron
Freedericks - Minister of the Imperial Court
Grand Duke Vladimir
Alexandrovich - son of Alexander II and uncle of Nicholas II
Prince Felix Yusupov Count Sumarokov-Elston
- Commander
of Cavalry of the Imperial Guards
Inscription on the back:
15 May 1903
Novy (New) Peterhof
The celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Life Guard Uhlan
Regiment of Her Majesty with Their Majesties in attendance
The Emperor and Empress are returning to the Peterhof Palace after the parade.