{"product_id":"prince-arthur-of-connaught-country-life-magazine-portrait-november-30-1929","title":"Prince Arthur of Connaught Country Life Magazine Portrait November 30 1929","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrince Arthur of Connaught Country Life Magazine Portrait, Frontispiece, November 30 1929. LXVI No. 1715\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured frontispiece this week is a portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eH.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught\u003c\/strong\u003e, noted for his strong commitment to charitable and medical institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Arthur of Connaught\u003c\/strong\u003e (1883–1938), the only son of the \u003cstrong\u003e1st Duke of Connaught\u003c\/strong\u003e and a grandson of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical Patronage:\u003c\/strong\u003e He served as \u003cstrong\u003eChairman of the Middlesex Hospital\u003c\/strong\u003e, playing a key role in fundraising efforts for its rebuilding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospital Roles:\u003c\/strong\u003e He was also \u003cstrong\u003ePresident of the West London Hospital\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Ophthalmic Hospital\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting his deep involvement in healthcare causes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder of St. John:\u003c\/strong\u003e He held the distinguished rank of \u003cstrong\u003eBailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem\u003c\/strong\u003e, a leading humanitarian organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to his charitable work, he had a military career and later served as \u003cstrong\u003eGovernor-General of South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e His life combined royal duty with a sustained commitment to public welfare and philanthropy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic original page from Country Life magazine, part of the iconic series often affectionately referred to as the “Girls in Pearls” portraits — elegant society images that captured a distinctive era of British publishing and portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approximately 13.75 x 9 inches (35 x 23 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good for its age. As with all vintage magazine pages, light signs of handling or minor age-related blemishes may be present. Please review the large photo carefully for full condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Country Life Magazine frontispiece portrait forms part of The Old Map Shop’s curated archive of society portraits published between 1897 and 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210746622245,"sku":"CL-2863","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/Prince-Arthur-of-Connaught-Country-Life-Frontispiece-1929.jpg?v=1775970924","url":"https:\/\/theoldmapshop.com\/products\/prince-arthur-of-connaught-country-life-magazine-portrait-november-30-1929","provider":"The Old Map Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}