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Rotary Photographic Series; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

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Coronation Procession. 1911. The King & Queen returning from the Abbey

Coronation Procession. 1911. The King & Queen returning from the Abbey

This postcard shows the royal carriage bearing King George V and Queen Mary away from Westminster Abbey. The streets are lined with guards, while viewing stands are crowded with onlookers.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This shows the departure of the Royal Party from Westminster Abbey after the coronation ceremonies. The greater part of London–all open places, being crowded as you see here, regardless of the inclement weather.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

The Royal Progress Through London, 1911. Their majesties at Temple Bar

The Royal Progress Through London, 1911. Their majesties at Temple Bar

This postcard shows King George V and Queen Mary returning from the coronation ceremonies through London. At Temple Bar, the streets are filled with the royal procession and lined with guards and crowds of onlookers. The city is festooned with decorations.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal Carriage passing Temple Bar. Temple Bar is an old gateway in the street which long ago was the entrance to the city. It is now an open street, but the old custom is still carried out, that even the king while on official business cannot pass thru [sic] this gateway without first obtaining the permission of the Lord Mayor of the city. So still carrying out the old custom, King George stopped the procession to officially obtain permission of the Lord Mayor to proceed thru [sic] the old gateway.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Coronation Procession, 1911. Their majesties returning via Picadilly

Coronation Procession, 1911. Their majesties returning via Picadilly

This postcard shows the royal procession of King George V and Queen Mary returning from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace by way of Picadilly Street. The roads are lined with guards, while watching crowds fill every available area, including rooftops of nearby buildings.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Royal procession returning via Picadilly which is one of the business streets of the city.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Buckingham Palce, London. The Marble Hall

Buckingham Palce, London. The Marble Hall

This postcard shows Buckingham Palace’s Marble Hall, in which much of the room is furnished with marble pillars, floors, and pediments. The center of the room is filled by a large rug, around which many benches and chairs are arranged. Several lamps hang from the ceiling.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The marble room–everything finished exclusively in marble.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Buckingham Palace, London. The Picture Gallery

Buckingham Palace, London. The Picture Gallery

This postcard shows Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery. This large, open room has walls which are filled with paintings of every size.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The picture gallery where some of the finest art is to be seen and much of it will equal and even surpass the art to be found in the Louvre Art Gallery at Paris.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Buckingham Palace, London. The State Dining Room

Buckingham Palace, London. The State Dining Room

This postcard shows Buckingham Palace’s State Dining Room, lavishly furnished with rugs, chairs, chandeliers, and a great deal of marble.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A portion of the Kings Dining Room, finished in marble of all colors and also much mosaic work.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Buckingham Palace, London. The Belgian Drawing Room

Buckingham Palace, London. The Belgian Drawing Room

This postcard shows Buckingham Palace’s Belgian Drawing Room. The room is decorated with tables and chairs, above which hangs a chandelier. The walls of the room are covered with painted portraits.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a fine view in the Belgian Drawing Room which is noted for the many fine paintings by the most noted artists of ancient and modern times.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection