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Ready for their Majesties, On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs, specially upholstered and decorated f(...)
Ready for their Majesties, On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs, specially upholstered and decorated f(...)

Ready for their Majesties, On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs, specially upholstered and decorated f(...)

Date5/10/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ready for their Majesties; On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs; specially upholstered and decorated for royal use; in which the King and Queen will sit when they attend the special ceremony at the seat of Ontario's government.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0122527F
    A wandering black dog trots in the footsteps of Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon yesterday as she returned to the dais outside Queen's Park after (...)
    A wandering black dog trots in the footsteps of Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon yesterday as she returned to the dais outside Queen's Park after (...)
    Bezant, Graham
    3/11/1975
    for Royal Luncheon. Their majesties will occupy the central chairs, TOP CENTRE, at the high table, under shields bearing the coats of arms of universi(...)
    for Royal Luncheon. Their majesties will occupy the central chairs, TOP CENTRE, at the high table, under shields bearing the coats of arms of universi(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    5/8/1939
    Provincial Parliament Buildings Charlottetown where then majesties were welcomed on behalf of the city and Province Chairs remained dinning ceremony
    Provincial Parliament Buildings Charlottetown where then majesties were welcomed on behalf of the city and Province Chairs remained dinning ceremony
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    6/1/1939
    Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)
    Formally taking power as premier of Ontario, William Davis stands at corner of table in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park as Lieutenant-Governor(...)
    Davis, William G.
    3/1/1971
    Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia, which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence
    Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia, which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence
    Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
    5/16/1939
    Alice Cooper fans threw scores of chairs on the Grandstand stage until police, sheilding themselves with chairs forced them back into stands
    Alice Cooper fans threw scores of chairs on the Grandstand stage until police, sheilding themselves with chairs forced them back into stands
    Darrell, Dick
    8/19/1980
    Premier Pattullo of British Columbia reads his welcoming address to their majesties at the legislative building, Victoria
    Premier Pattullo of British Columbia reads his welcoming address to their majesties at the legislative building, Victoria
    Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
    6/17/1939
    The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
    The family of William Davis watch from the gallery in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park today as he is sworn in as Ontario's new premier. From l(...)
    Davis, Kathleen
    3/1/1971
    Updated kitchen: Focal point of breakfast area is pine three-board table, now surrounded by pressback chairs, made by Brenda Eggleton's great-grandfather
    Updated kitchen: Focal point of breakfast area is pine three-board table, now surrounded by pressback chairs, made by Brenda Eggleton's great-grandfather
    Eggleton, Arthur C., 1943-
    1/5/1983
    Roomy den: Harry Rosen relaxes in one of two leather chairs in his den where he retreats to recharge his batteries
    Roomy den: Harry Rosen relaxes in one of two leather chairs in his den where he retreats to recharge his batteries
    Rosen, Harry
    11/11/1987
    Two views, Nola Crewe (left), who chairs board, represents a backlash against NDP-dominated politics but Trustee Fiona Nelson says nothing is more political than education
    Two views, Nola Crewe (left), who chairs board, represents a backlash against NDP-dominated politics but Trustee Fiona Nelson says nothing is more political than education
    Darrell, Dick
    12/4/1979
    Children's chairs from Italy, Gerald Clarkes stacks the plastic chairs for show
    Children's chairs from Italy, Gerald Clarkes stacks the plastic chairs for show
    Griffin, Doug
    1/13/1969