William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Greetings Card

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Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland NPG 802

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Charles Jervas

William Augustus was King George II's second surviving son and his parent's favourite. Although only seven, he is shown here as a miniature adult wearing the red and ermine robes of state, his recently awarded Order of the Bath, and holding his crown. In this ceremonial portrait, his identity is not that of an individual child but of a state official - the Duke of Cumberland and first Knight of the Bath. Nevertheless, his tender years show through in his plump cheeks and slightly nervous... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.

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