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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Cabinet and vases c.1853-5

Albumen print | 22.1 x 17.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369550

Cabinet and vases

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Cabinet and vases c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph of a cabinet (RCIN 35510) with a raised decorative design made from cast gilt brass. Beneath the upper section of the cabinet is an open section, featuring a mirror backing. Within this section are three vases. The centre vase (RCIN 3540) is Chinese porcelain.

The tripod of the camera used for photography can be seen in the mirror's reflection.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

22.1 x 17.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
books
book: half leather bound
book: half leather bound in morocco
book: half leather bound in green morocco
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Containers
Vessels (containers)
Vases
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Cabinets (furniture)

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