Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Indian Embroidered apron, 1853-4
1853-54Albumen print | 17.7 x 12.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800240
Photograph of an Indian embroidered apron. The apron is embroidered with a floral design, featuring a thin outer border, and a wider inner border. A spray of flowers protrudes into the bare central panel from the lower left corner.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
17.7 x 12.8 cm (image)
'Indian Embroidered Apron'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Asia
- India
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art needlework
- Embroidery
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Decorative motifs
- Art needlework
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
