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Exhibitions and records of works of art

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

    CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

    Photographs of the "Gems of the Art Treasures Exhibition," Manchester, 1857

    1857

    Leather and cloth bound album | 38.7 x 36.5 x 2.7 cm (album) | RCIN 2372817

    • Creator(s)

      Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

      Colnaghi & Co. : 13/14, Pall Mall East. (publisher)

      T Agnew & Sons : Manchester (print seller)

      Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)

    • 38.7 x 36.5 x 2.7 cm (album)

    • Presented to Prince Albert by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Thomas Agnew & Sons

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater Manchester [England]
                • Manchester [Greater Manchester]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Art
          • Paintings
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