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West Minister Abbey Drapes will be used to upholster chairs for Legis
West Minister Abbey Drapes will be used to upholster chairs for Legis

West Minister Abbey Drapes will be used to upholster chairs for Legis

Date2/16/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: West Minister Abbey Drapes will be used to upholster chairs for Legis. Material used in Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King George VI will be used in the two chairs being made for the royal visit to Queen's Park. Skilled craftsmen are working in Rawlinson's shops at the building of the two chairs. The upholstery will be royal blue embalzoned with gold crowns. Using the old speaker's chair as a model; S. Siros; J. P. Haughey and H. H. French (Left) are building the chairs. [Incomplete]
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122433F
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