Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Gilt Cup by Garrard
1854Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
After Garrard & Co (maker)
Subject(s)
Garrard, Crown Jewellers18.4 x 12.6 cm (image)
'Gilt Cup by Garrard'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- 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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
