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Antique Russian Photo French Minister Albert Thomas Russian Revolution 1917

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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.


Fine antique and rare photo of French Socialist Albert Thomas on his train in Russia in 1917. The photograph comes from a collection that belonged to the photographer that accompanied Thomas on his visit to Russia.

In the wake of the February Revolution of 1917 in Russia Thomas was despatched as a special ambassador to Petrograd, his brief was to encourage continued Russian participation in the war against the Central Powers. His influence in Russian politics however was slight.

Size: 12.5 x 10 cm approx

Photos form part of the description 


Country of Origin: Russian Federation

Royal: Tsar Nicholas II

To Commemorate: Russian Revolution

Type: Photo

Royalty: Russia

Year: 1917

Theme: Royalty

Country: France

Features: Antique

Vintage: Yes

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