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)
Cabinet and vases
c.1853-5Albumen print | 22.1 x 17.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369550
Photograph of a cabinet (RCIN 35510) with a raised decorative design made from cast gilt brass. Beneath the upper section of the cabinet is an open section, featuring a mirror backing. Within this section are three vases. The centre vase (RCIN 3540) is Chinese porcelain.
The tripod of the camera used for photography can be seen in the mirror's reflection.
The tripod of the camera used for photography can be seen in the mirror's reflection.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
22.1 x 17.1 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Packaging
- Containers
- Vessels (containers)
- Vases
- Vessels (containers)
- Containers
- Packaging
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Cabinets (furniture)
- Furniture & accessories
- Engineering & Technology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
