Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Silver Gilt Dish 1854
Albumen print | 13.1 x 19.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800181
Photograph of an oval silver dish with large C-shaped handles. The dish is decorated with acanthus leaf designs. The dish has four circular medallions at the four cardinal points, depicting bust-length female figures representing the four seasons.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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13.1 x 19.2 cm (image)
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'Silver Gilt Dish '
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Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Metals
- Silver
- Metals
- Chemistry
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Horticulture
- Grapes
- Horticulture
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Numismatics
- Medallions
- Numismatics
- Plastic arts
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.