Royalty
HÉLÈNE
(Princess of Waldeck, 1861-1922, wife of Leopold, 1853-1884, 1st Duke of Albany, son of Queen Victoria)]
Autograph Letter Signed to Major Ponsonby,
(Sir Frederick, 1867-1935, 1st Baron Sysonby, Equerry to Edward VII), asking him to help her raise fresh funds for my Deptford Charity by acting in the mask... at Claremont on July 9th & 10th... It is to be a really big thing. Mr. Lewis Packer is writing the mask & Allen Mackinnon is the manager. Lady Lathom the Windsor Shollers and all the best Amateurs are taking part & so I am naturally anxious that you & your Brother & Sister should not be missing... Please join us!, 3 sides 6¾ x 5, Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle, 25th February
Item Date: 1907
Background
Fritz Ponsonby was a regular performer in the Tableau-Vivants arranged at Osborne for Queen Victoria by Princess Beatrice.
Stock No. 53953