I do believe that sketches were prepared well ahead of events and are so often useless for reference purposes. Particularly so for coronations.
--Previous Message-- : : : --Previous Message-- : Sketches in illustrated journals can often : be : helpful in ascertaining what jewels were : worn on various occasions but, just like : photos, they can cause confusion. : : While looking for information on the jewels : of Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, I came : across this sketch showing Queen Alexandra : at the Crown Princess' wedding. : : From the Illustrated London News 24 June : 1905. : : : : Here is a description of the Queen's jewels : - from the Times 16 June 1905. The : description does not appear to correspond : with the sketch. : : : : A photo on the Royal Collection site (which : posters seem to think was taken during the : wedding festivities for Princess Margaret in : 1905 - see : : http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/thread/1433995834.html : ) suggest jewels with which we are more : familiar. : : : : Yet, because of the information we now have : about other jewels, some of which we do not : have photographic evidence of, (see in : particular Franck's information : : http://members2.boardhost.com/royal-jewels/msg/1446253218.html : ) I thought it worthwhile posting the : sketch to see what others think. : : I am also having trouble identifying which : tiara was worn by Queen Victoria of Sweden : (as per the sketch) so perhaps the artist : used a lot of artistic licence or perhaps : both Queens were wearing different jewels : for the actual wedding. : : : : I don't have any answers but thanks for : sharing great photos and sketches. Oh if : only color photography was around at this : time. :
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