Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Japanese swords
c.1853-6Albumen print | 22.9 x 17.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2369586
Photograph of the upper part of two Japanese swords and a scabbard. The sword handles are intricately decorated.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
(photographer)
22.9 x 17.9 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
