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The 'Car Empire' on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17th June 1911. Artist: Unknown

The 'Car Empire' on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17th June 1911. This float was 'the symbol of the unity of the British Empire'. At the top of the car were two figures (only one is visible here) representing East and West, and on the lowest tier were women depicting 'the King's dominions overseas'. Suffragettes from Croydon accompanied the float, which was preceded and followed by young women carrying garlands of red roses, the emblem of England.
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Title:
The 'Car Empire' on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17th June 1911. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
The 'Car Empire' on the Women's Coronation Procession, 17th June 1911. This float was 'the symbol of the unity of the British Empire'. At the top of the car were two figures (only one is visible here) representing East and West, and on the lowest tier were women depicting 'the King's dominions overseas'. Suffragettes from Croydon accompanied the float, which was preceded and followed by young women carrying garlands of red roses, the emblem of England.
Credit:
Album / Museum of London / Heritage Images
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Image size:
4964 x 3791 px | 53.8 MB
Print size:
42.0 x 32.1 cm | 16.5 x 12.6 in (300 dpi)