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Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

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The Museum of London has a fantastic new exhibiiton of royal baby gear through the ages. Click through to see some fantastic items now out of contention as hand me downs.

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Curator Timothy Long with Prince Albert Edward's (later Edward VII) boots c1841

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Timothy Long with robe worn by Prince Albert Edward (Edward VII) c1841

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Baby shoes, royal style

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The exhibition also features baby wear from European monarchies. Here, Princess Maud's baby shoes c1869 (Queen of Norway)

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Princess Alice's baby shoes c1843

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Prince Albert Edward (Edward VII) boots c1841

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P Wales boot Prince Albert Edward (Edward VII) c1841

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Close up of Prince of Wales Feathers on robe worn by Prince Albert Edward (Edward VII) c1841

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Linen vest George William Frederick (George III) c1738

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Lace mitten worn by George William Frederick (George III) c1738

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Close up of Prince of Wales Feathers on robe worn by Prince Albert Edward (Edward VII) c1841

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Close up lace mitten worn by George William Frederick (George III) c1738

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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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