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Exhibitions and records of works of art

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory

1854

Albumen print | 14.8 x 10.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800221

Photograph of an intricately carved ivory rack with human figures, birds, leaf scrolls, fish and dragons. The rack has five sections, each with a carved scene.

See RCIN 2906037 for another print of this photograph.
  • Creator(s)

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    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 14.8 x 10.2 cm (image)

  • 'Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory'

  • Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster
                  • Marlborough House [London]
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Cards
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Fish
          • Birds
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Flowering plants