Accession Number

2022.007.016

Description

One sepia-toned photograph of a large ship docked with a group of men in military uniforms and formal wear (including three with top hats) standing on and walking up an inclined walkway, greeting H.R.H. Prince of Wales.

Narrative

H.R.H. Prince of Wales was in Victoria finishing a cross-Canada trip to Canadian communities and Canadian Military Hospitals. This photograph captures his arrival on September 23, 1919. He left the ship and went to Government House. The next day he  spoke to a large crowd on the steps of the Provincial Legislative Building. On September 25, he opened Craigdarroch Military Hospital and then later that evening dined at Hatley Park with James and Laura Dunsmuir. In this photograph, he is dressed in his naval uniform and is first in the line being greeted.

History of Use

This photograph was in the possession of its photographer, Ernest Crocker, until shortly before his death in 1968. It was given by him to his friend who later gave it to the donor's late husband. It has been on Vancouver Island since its creation.

Date

September 23 1919

Dimensions

13 x 18.1 cm

Subject/Image

H.R.H. Prince of Wales and entourage arriving at Victoria's Inner Harbor.

Support

Paper, Photographic paper

Country of Origin

Canada