“These autochromes taken by banker Lionel de Rothschild include the earliest known colour photograph of King Edward VII, taken in 1909 just months before he died. The autochromes were recently rediscovered by his grandson wrapped in newspaper in the family home”
- BBC News
absolutely superb…Lady Helen Vincent is stunning. and I want the outfit of the fella in the middle at Tidworth. Marie de Rithschild…it could be today…the bag is so current. nothing new in fashion hey! and is that a dog next to her? what a furball! King Edward looks very regal of course, but also like a kind old gent. I really love these…and I want Marie’s bag!
absolutely superb…Lady Helen Vincent is stunning. and I want the outfit of the fella in the middle at Tidworth. Marie de Rothschild…it could be today…the bag is so current. nothing new in fashion hey! and is that a dog next to her? what a furball! King Edward looks very regal of course, but also like a kind old gent. I really love these…and I want Marie’s bag!
oops…sorry…spelling mistake glitch!
wait… didn’t Lionel de Rothschild die in the 1870′s
Are you sure these weren’t taken by one of his children?
Maybe Leopold?
Lionel NATHAN… that’s who…
Alright, alright never mind fellas, it’s all under control.
nothing to see here.
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