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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Cabinet c.1853-5

Albumen print | 23.1 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2369560

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Cabinet c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph of a jewel cabinet (RCIN 31207) featuring a variety of decoration, including sculptural details of women and putti, and a raised gilt design

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

23.1 x 15.0 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)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Putti
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Cabinets (furniture)

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