Selfridges display for Queen’s Coronation 1953
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the spectacular exterior decorations at Selfridges department store on Oxford Street for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The centerpiece of the display is a massive equestrian statue of the Queen mounted on her favourite horse, Winston, sculpted by Peter Mancini. The statue is flanked by tall banners featuring historic portraits and significant quotes from both Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting the continuity of the British monarchy. This archival print is a magnificent record of London’s festive street decorations and a landmark moment in retail history, making it an ideal resource for historians or to print for yourself as a piece of royal memorabilia.
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