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The Isles of Herme & Jethou dated 24 Aug 1846

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24 Aug 1846

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A watercolour showing a view of the islands of Herm and Jethou. The islands are shown across the sheet, with the sea shown in the foreground. A red flag is shown on the island to the right and a tower, probably a lighthouse, is shown on the island to the left. Inscribed below: The Isles of Herme [sic] & Jethou VR del: Aug: 24 - 1846. On 18 August 1846, Queen Victoria sailed from Osborne House to Dorset with her husband, Prince Albert and some of their children. On 23 August 1846, the Royal Family sailed from Plymouth to Guernsey, anchoring off the island overnight. On 24 August 1846, the Royal family toured the local area before sailing back to the Isle of Wight that evening.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil, watercolour, touches of bodycolour', 'pencil, watercolour, bodycolour (touches of)'