Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
An old ivory tankard
1854Albumen print | 18.2 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906112
Photograph of an elaborately carved ivory tankard engraved with female and male figures bearing grapes and supporting an old man. Another male figure blows a horn at Pan. On the lid stands a single putto on an engraved metal lid. Metal scrolled handle.
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).
Signed in the negative by the photographer, 'F. Bedford photo'.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.2 x 13.9 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert, c. 1858. From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert.
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Tankards
- Tableware
- Home economics
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
