Something new in King's Palaces. This was the summer home of King Nicholas of Montenegro before he was deposed and went on an indefinite vacation to Paris. It is nothing more than a vinecovered cottage and is located in a smalltown overlooking Lake Scutari. On the terrace, the King, holds his court. He ruled more like a country squire than a real king. People came to pass the time of day or present a grievance, which he would consider and render judgement on, his decision afterwards becoming a law in the country. In carrying on its relief work in Lontonogro, the American Red Cross has used the royal home as a distributing station, where the needy people may come to get American clothing, food, and medicines. King Nicholas still takes a great interest in his country and its welfare, and from Paris he has sent many messages of appreciation and congratulation to the Red Cross for its work
Summary
Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card.
Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Paris Office.
Group title: Supplies, Montenegro.
Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952.
General information about the American National Red Cross photograph collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.anrc
Temp note: Batch 11
Tags
Date
01/01/1920
Location
Albania
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication. For information, see "American National Red Cross photograph collection," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/717_anrc.html