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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

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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'.
  • Creator(s)

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    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 18.3 x 13.6 cm (image)

  • 'Indian Embroidered Fan and Quiver'

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

  • 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]
      • Asia
        • India
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Fans
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art needlework
        • Embroidery
      • Decorative techniques & surface decoration
        • Floral decorations