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)
Four swords
c.1853-5Albumen print | 23.0 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369575
Photograph of three full length swords and a short sword. The swords are all European. The swords are laid out and lit and photographed from above.
The sword on the far right exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 61933.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
23.0 x 18.1 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
