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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Sword handles and scabbards
c.1853-5Albumen print | 22.4 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369587
Photograph of two swords, focusing on the upper part of the sword handles. The photograph illustrates the intricate silverwork decorating the handles.
The sword on the left is Sumatran and exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 62200. The sword on the right is Japanese and exists in the Royal Collection.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
22.4 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
- Scabbards
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
