Countess Torby at War Hospital

Series

Series Name

Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

249-2

Date Released

3 Jun 1916

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Queensland Contingent
2. 2Countess Torby at War Hospital
3. 3Intercession Service
4. 4Royal Honour for Little Cripple
5. 5Anti-Aircraft Guns

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

[SUBTITLE]: "Countess Nada de Torby (fiancee of Prince George of Battenberg) presents gifts to wounded soldiers on Pound Day, at the Hampstead General Hospital." Countess presenting gifts. Gift presented to soldier in crutches. Close-up of delighted soldier holding parcels. Close-up of woman.

Keywords

Aristocracy; Casualties

Length of story (in feet)

65

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