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: Silver Flacon by Rawlings
1854Albumen print | 18.7 x 11.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800176
Photograph of a silver flacon. The flacon has a globular body formed of large, plain drop-shaped segments, surrounded by chased leaf designs. The design continues half way up the slender neck of the flacon. The bottle has a shaped rim and a shaped stopper attached to the neck by a chain.
The object was specifically made to illustrate workmanship and design and was made for the 1851 Great Exhibition.
The object was specifically made to illustrate workmanship and design and was made for the 1851 Great Exhibition.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.7 x 11.9 cm (image)
'Silver Flacon by Rawlings'
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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
