Item 27 - Christmas card of the Prince of Wales, then President, with members of the Society's Council in the grounds of Malborough House on the occasion of his inspecting London cabs of improved design which had been awarded prizes by the Society in November 1872, by Anna Zinkeisen

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Christmas card of the Prince of Wales, then President, with members of the Society's Council in the grounds of Malborough House on the occasion of his inspecting London cabs of improved design which had been awarded prizes by the Society in November 1872, by Anna Zinkeisen

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In 1872 the Society offered prizes for improvements in the design of London cabs. Many of the leading cab proprietors and builders of the day put forward their vehicles. These were submitted to extensive testing, including a journey in procession from Kensington to the City and back, by a special committee of the Society, which suggested detailed practical improvements to six of them. Eventually four of the improved cabs were awarded prizes of £30 each. The picture shows the scene in the grounds of Malborough House on 1st November 1872, when the Prince of Wales, President of the Society, inspected the winning cabs. The Journal reports that His Royal Highness 'expressed himself pleased with the vehicles' and 'gave an order for one for use at Sandringham'. The Prince is depicted in the left foreground with members of the Society's Council and on the extreme right is seen the Princess of Wales with her children. 49,500 copies sold.

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      35mm slide PR/GE/109/11/73

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      Creator Victoria 17/12/1998

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