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)
Arm defence
c.1853-5Albumen print | RCIN 2369585
Photograph of a South Indian arm defence, known as a vambrace. The arm defence features detailed, patterned silverwork decoration.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
(photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Armour
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
