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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

English mirror c.1853-5

Albumen print | 16.6 x 23.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369566

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

English mirror c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph of a large, highly decorative mirror (RCIN 79485). The mirror is English, dating from 1730, and is from Cumberland Lodge. A camera positioned on a tripod is reflected in the mirror glass. Behind the camera is a forested area. The reflection makes clear the photograph was taken outside.

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

16.6 x 23.1 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
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Mirrors
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Precision mechanisms & instruments
Cameras

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