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: Old German Lock and Keys
1854Albumen print | 13.2 x 10.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800198
Photograph of a large lock, flanked by two keys. The lock has fretwork above and on the sides with a similar design also used on the two panels covering the mechanism. The keyhole is to the left, guarded with a cover.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
13.2 x 10.9 cm (image)
'Old German Lock and Keys'
- 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Ironmongery
- Keys
- Locks (ironmongery)
- Ironmongery
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Fretwork
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
