Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
'Agate cup by Morel'
1853Albumen print | 12.6 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906033
Photograph of a cup by Morel with the central support represented by two female figures. At the handle, a third female figure kneels holding the form that is the handle.
Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860) was an important Parisian goldsmith who transferred his business to London in 1849
An invoice dated 14 July 1854 for 11 photographs totalling £1 13s was submitted to Dr Ernst Becker and payment was received by Bedford on 12 October 1854 (Royal Archives PPTO/PP/QV/PP2/4840).
Creator(s)
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Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
12.6 x 9.6 cm (image)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- Science, Medicine and Technology
