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)
Algerian gifts
c.1853-5Albumen 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).
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
22.7 x 18.3 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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
- Containers
- Horn (container)
- Vessels (containers)
- Flasks
- Containers
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- Social sciences
