Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Indian Embroidered Fan and Quiver 1854
Albumen print | 18.3 x 13.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800237
Photograph showing a quiver, a container for holding arrows, and an axe-shaped fan. Both objects are fully embroidered in a similar flowerhead design. The quiver, on the top, has strap numbered `10'.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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18.3 x 13.6 cm (image)
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'Indian Embroidered Fan and Quiver'
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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
- Asia
- India
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Fans
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art needlework
- Embroidery
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Art needlework
- 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.