Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

ARTHUR JAMES MELHUISH (1829-95)

Bell-shaped urn, East Terrace, Windsor Castle

1854-56

Salted paper print | 26.0 x 18.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2100024

Photograph of a bell-shaped urn located on the East Terrace, Windsor Castle. The urn is crested by an eagle and supported by sculpted satyrs.

Creator(s)

Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95) (photographer)
26.0 x 18.7 cm (image)

45.5 x 34.5 cm (page dimensions)
Bell-shaped urn supported by satyrs, with an eagle on the top, East Terrace, Windsor Castle. [Photographs of Windsor Castle, 1854-56. A.J. Melhuish]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Engineering & Technology
  Containers
  Vessels (containers)
  Vases
  Urns
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  Biological sciences
  Zoology
  Animals
  Mythical creatures
  Satyrs
  Birds
  Birds of prey
  Eagles
  Kites (birds)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
  Decorative motifs
- Places
  Europe
  Great Britain
  England
  Berkshire [England]
  Windsor [Berkshire]
  Windsor Castle
  East Terrace [Windsor Castle]
  East Terrace Garden [Windsor Castle]
- Religion & Theology
  Religions and faiths
  Religions of antiquity
  Classical mythology
Object type(s)