
Soraya, Queen Consort and second wife of the Shah of Persia, with her mother and the secretary (from left) before leaving for Teheran with 48 suitcases. In front of the Carlton Hotel 1953. Car: 1949-51 Hudson Brougham convertible
In front of the Carlton Hotel in 1953, Queen Soraya of Persia prepares to leave for Teheran with her mother and secretary. The Queen's secretary (left), dressed in cigarette pants, holds a small dog on a leash and points toward the trunk of their 1949-51 Hudson Brougham convertible. With an expressive gesture, Queen Soraya speaks, while her mother looks on from the background. The party was reportedly travelling with 48 suitcases.
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