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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Morel's Agate Cup. Enamel 1854

Albumen print | 12.9 x 10.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800163

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''Morel's Agate Cup. Enamel. '

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

''Morel's Agate Cup. Enamel. ' 1854

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Photograph of a cup with an agate bowl supported by an enamelled stem in the the shape of two human figures. One figure sits on the shoulders of the other. The handle is formed by a drape, held at one end by a female figure riding a sea creature and, at the other end, by a putto.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

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    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • Measurements

    12.9 x 10.0 cm (image)

  • Other titles

    ''Morel's Agate Cup. Enamel.'

  • Provenance

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

  • Groupings

    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]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Tableware
          • Cups
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Fish
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