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)
Sword in holder
c.1853-5Albumen print | 23.1 x 16.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2369580
Photograph of the upper half of a sword, shown in a holder. The sword, holder and strap are decorated with gem stones. The sword is likely of Indian origin.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
23.1 x 16.6 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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
