Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came, in Quebec's Battlef(...)

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Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came, in Quebec's Battlef(...)

Date5/20/1939

Names

Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 (subject)

George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came; in Quebec's Battlefield park. They are Paule Delage; Margaret Stobo; and Emilie Fitzpatrick.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122574F

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