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

CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)

Three swords

c.1853-5

Albumen print | RCIN 2369581

Photograph of three swords. The swords on the left and right are Sinhalese kasthānés, as seen in RCIN 2369574. The photographs are all of Sri Lankan origin.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

    (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Places
      • Asia
        • Sri Lanka