Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
Algerian gifts c.1853-5
Albumen print | 22.7 x 18.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2369601
Photograph of a collection of objects of Algerian origin, and date from c.1800s.
The grouping seems to be based on a gift sent to George IV when Prince Regent by the Dey of Algiers and presented by the Algerian Ambassador.
A selection of the objects remain in the Royal Collection. At the centre of the group is a powder horn (RCIN 70018). On the right is a powder flask (RCIN 62935). On the left is a powder measure and chain (RCIN 62921).
The grouping seems to be based on a gift sent to George IV when Prince Regent by the Dey of Algiers and presented by the Algerian Ambassador.
A selection of the objects remain in the Royal Collection. At the centre of the group is a powder horn (RCIN 70018). On the right is a powder flask (RCIN 62935). On the left is a powder measure and chain (RCIN 62921).
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Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
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22.7 x 18.3 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Gifts (social customs)
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- Places
- Africa
- Northern Africa
- Algeria
- Northern Africa
- Africa
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Packaging
- Containers
- Horn (container)
- Vessels (containers)
- Flasks
- Containers
- Packaging
- Engineering & Technology
- visual works
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