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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

An old ivory tankard

1854

Albumen 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)

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    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