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: Indian Embroidered Fan and Quiver
1854Albumen 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'.
Creator(s)
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
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
- 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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
