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A barge for a prince. (Prince Frederick Louis' royal barge)

From: The Magazine Antiques  |  Date: 6/1/1997  |  Author: Beard, Geoffrey

Prince Frederick Louis' royal barge is a product of superb craftsmanship and frame makers of the 18th century. Designed and used for the prince's trips to different places, it ranks as one of the creators best works.

The antagonism between George II, his queen, Caroline of Ansbach (1685-1737), and their eldest son, Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales [ILLUSTRATION FOR FIGURE IV OMITTED], was bitter throughout the prince's short life. Born in Hannover, Germany, in 1707, Frederick was in ...

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