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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Two clocks c. 1853-5

Albumen print | 23.4 x 17.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2369558

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Two clocks c. 1853-5

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of two tall clocks positioned side by side. The clock on the left (RCIN 30036) is slightly larger. Both clocks feature highly decorative exteriors, including raised, sculptural details.

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 Queen 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

23.4 x 17.2 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
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Precision mechanisms & instruments
Horology (Watch & clock making)
Clocks

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