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A photo of two horses, drawing two four-wheeled carriages on the main street of Picton. In the …
Picton's main street decorated in honour of the king
A photo of two horses, drawing two four-wheeled carriages on the main street of Picton. In the background, more wheeled horse-drawn wagons and bunting appear. All the people are wearing Period costume (possibly Edwardian). A man in the foreground looks at the camera. 

Picton's main street decorated in honour of the king

DateBetween May 17 and June 15, 1939
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  • Picton's main street decorated in honour of the king
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Picton's main street decorated in honour of the king. Taken in context of the Royal tour across the country, which took place from May 17 to June 15, 1939. This image is part of the Marsden Kemp fonds held at the Archives of Ontario.
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CollectionArchives of Ontario
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Call Number / Accession NumberOHQ-PICTURES-S-R-756
GeographyCountryCanada
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GeographyCity, town, twpPicton
GeographyCountyPrince Edward (Ont. : County)
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GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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