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1947 Australian wool cloak and Swiss watch made for royal wedding gifts

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Date: 17th November 1947

Location: Switzerland

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: Autralia's Gift for Royal Wedding

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PRINCESS ELIZABETH Australian gift for Royal Wedding of Australian wool cloak from students of New South Wales, weaved on hand looms of finest Merino wool. From Switzerland hand-made Platinum and Diamond wristlet wtch. Valued at GBP5,000

ROYAL WEDDING - Preparations etc Australian wool cloak - gift of New South Wales students Weaved on hand looms of finest Merino wool

ROYAL WEDDING - Preparations etc Gift from Switzerland of hand-made Platinum and Diamond Wristlet watch - valued at GBP5,000

ROYAL WEDDING GIFTS Australian wool cloak gift of students in New South Wales. Hand looms for finest Merino wool. also, Switzerland's gift of Platinum and diamond wrist watch designed for the Princess. Valued at GBP5,000

WATCHES Making wristlet watch for Elizabeth of Platinum and Diamonds for Switzerland's wedding present

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Royal WeddingNew South WalesFrom SwitzerlandGBP ROYAL WEDDINGDiamond WristletNew South Wales HandPrincess ValuedGBP WATCHES Making

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