Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
Three swords c.1853-5
Albumen print | 22.9 x 18.1 cm (image) | 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.
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Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
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22.9 x 18.1 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
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
- Places
- Asia
- Sri Lanka
- Asia
- visual works
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