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`Iolani Palace Collections
Historic Photos of Palace Rooms and the Monarchy Period
Monarchy era photos of Palace rooms, people, and events provide valuable information about original Palace furnishings and items associated with Hawaiian royalty. The Palace curator's office references many such photos to identify original Palace objects or items having a royal connection. If you have a photo that may help with this research, please contact the Curator . If you think you may have original Palace furniture or articles as seen in historic photographs, or have information about their whereabouts, please contact the Curator, The Friends of `Iolani Palace . Click on photo to see larger version. All photos are from the Hawai ' i State Archives. Palace Interiors
Throne Room - display of gifts presented to King Kalakaua during his birthday jubilee in 1886
Grand Hall with original carpet and decorative objects in wall niches
Blue Room - with a collection of Rococo Revival chairs
Gothic Revival Hutch - seen in the Upper Hall- last known location the dining room of the Hale`iwa Hotel, demolished in 1952
The King's Library - showing Gothic Revival desk
The King's Library bookcase
Coronation Pavilion decorated for Kalakaua’s coronation
People
King Kalakaua with Japanese Imperial prince and government officials in Japan, 1881
Queen Kapi`olani , consort of King Kalakaua
Queen Liliuokalani , last ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom
For additional information on marks, insignia, and motifs that may help identify Palace objects, see Iolani Palace Collections - Identifying Marks . See the following for additional information on other Palace objects and furnishings: |
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