Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Gilt Cup by Garrard 1854
Albumen print | 18.4 x 12.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800180
Photograph of a chalice with a tierred base and eleaborate chasing. The stem has two small handles in the shape of dragons facing outwards. The cup bowl is plain with chasing only along the base.
The chalice is now held by the Victoria and Albert museum.
The chalice is now held by the Victoria and Albert museum.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
View person pageAfter Garrard & Co (maker)
Subject(s)
Garrard, Crown Jewellers -
18.4 x 12.6 cm (image)
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'Gilt Cup by Garrard'
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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
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- 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.