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 Matchlock Accroutrements
1854Albumen print | 18.2 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800238
Photograph showing a curled powder flask, at the centre, and three other containers for firearms accessories. All objects are embroidered in a similar flowerhead design.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.2 x 13.3 cm (image)
'Indian Embroidered Matchlock Accoutrements'
- 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
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art needlework
- Embroidery
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Art needlework
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Firearms
- Guns
- Firearms
- Arms (weapons)
- Containers
- Bags (containers)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
