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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Sword hilt c.1853-5

Albumen print | 17.0 x 11.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2369576

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Sword hilt c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph of a decorative Japanese sword hilt, created in the European style

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

17.0 x 11.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords

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