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: Sword Hilt
1854Albumen print | 16.5 x 11.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2800194
Photograph showing the swept hilt of a rapier. The rapier has a round pommel and guard decorared with a figure and vegetation scroll design. The grip is wrapped with wire
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
16.5 x 11.7 cm (image)
'Sword Hilt'
- 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
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Sabres
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Reliefs
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- People
- Children
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
