Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Greenwich
The Prince of Wales in a sailor suit
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Prince of Wales in a sailor suit
Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, King Edward VII (1841-1910) dressed in a sailor suit, after a painting by Winterhalter. Painted in 1846 when Bertie was four years old, this popular picture marked a turning point in childrens fashion. He was given a scaled-down version of a sailors uniform worn by ratings on the Royal Yacht. He wore it during a cruise off the Channel Islands and delighted his mother and the public alike. Popular engravings spread the idea and by the 1870s the sailor suit became normal dress for boys all over the world - and often their sisters too. The original suit is preserved in the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4401771
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10223503
1841 1846 Alike Bertie Channel Cruise Delighted Dressed Engravings Greenwich Idea Maritime Marked Normal Point Preserved Ratings Sailor Scaled Sisters Spread Turning Version Winterhalter Wore Worn Yacht Years Albert
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Heritage Sites
> Maritime Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Paintings
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph print showcases a young Prince Albert Edward, later known as King Edward VII, dressed in a sailor suit in a painting by Winterhalter. Painted in 1846 when Bertie was just four years old, this image marked a significant turning point in children's fashion. The Prince was given a scaled-down version of a sailor's uniform worn by ratings on the Royal Yacht. During a cruise off the Channel Islands, he delighted his mother and the public with his adorable appearance in the sailor suit. The popularity of this painting spread through engravings, and by the 1870s, the sailor suit had become the norm for boys all over the world, with girls often following suit as well. The original sailor suit, preserved in the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, is an import historical artifact that showcases the influence of the British monarchy on global fashion trends. The painting, titled "His Royal Highness Prince Albert Edward of Wales (Bertie) in a Sailor Suit," was created during a time when the Royal Family was a significant source of inspiration for fashion. The Prince's sailor suit, with its nautical charm, captured the hearts of people and set a trend that lasted for decades. The image of a young prince in a sailor suit remains a cherished symbol of childhood innocence and the enduring appeal of the sea.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
