Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt] 1854
Albumen print | 18.9 x 11.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906108
![Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt]](https://albert.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/d/9/516801-1424193863.jpg?itok=d25Zsx5H "Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt]")
Photograph of an elaborately decorated sword hilt featuring a serpent's head at the top of the 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).
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Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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18.9 x 11.5 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert, c. 1855
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Places
- Asia
- Sri Lanka
- Asia
- visual works
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