An early 20th century American Puck Magazine illustration of a group of women in a gallery "Reserved for American Wives of English Lords" in the House of Lords in the British House of Parliament. Each is holding a string attached to crown on the head of their husband. An alternative symbol of the Special Relationship between the USA and Great Britain perhaps.

An early 20th century American Puck Magazine illustration of a group of women in a gallery "Reserved for American Wives of English Lords" in the House of Lords in the British House of Parliament. Each is holding a string attached to crown on the head of their husband. An alternative symbol of the Special Relationship between the USA and Great Britain perhaps. Stock Photo

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3116 x 4806 px | 26.4 x 40.7 cm | 10.4 x 16 inches | 300dpi

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1901

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England

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