Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)

English mirror

c.1853-5

Albumen print | 16.6 x 23.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369566

Photograph of a large, highly decorative mirror (RCIN 79485). The mirror is English, dating from 1730, and is from Cumberland Lodge. A camera positioned on a tripod is reflected in the mirror glass. Behind the camera is a forested area. The reflection makes clear the photograph was taken outside.

Creator(s)

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
16.6 x 23.1 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Home economics
  Furniture & accessories
  Mirrors
  Industries, Crafts and Trades
  Precision mechanisms & instruments
  Cameras
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Exhibitions and records of works of art

English mirror

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