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A kraamkamer (birth-room). Watercolour, 16--.

The Duke of Wellington is presenting a birthday casket to his godson Prince Arthur (later Duke of Connaught) in the presence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Mezzotint by S. Cousins after F.X. Winterhalter, 1 May 1851.

A new-born baby being baptised by a midwife in the mother's bedroom. Etching by B. Picart.

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A kraamkamer (birth-room). Watercolour, 16--.

The Duke of Wellington is presenting a birthday casket to his godson Prince Arthur (later Duke of Connaught) in the presence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Mezzotint by S. Cousins after F.X. Winterhalter, 1 May 1851.

A new-born baby being baptised by a midwife in the mother's bedroom. Etching by B. Picart.