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)
Three non-European maces
c.1853-5Albumen print | RCIN 2369596
Photograph of three maces, photographed from above. The maces are all of non-European origin.
The mace on the far left is of Indian origin and exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 71680.
The mace in the centre is Chinese and exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 61780.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
