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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Three swords c.1853-5

Albumen print | 22.9 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2369581

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Three swords c.1853-5

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of three swords. The swords on the left and right are Sinhalese kasthānés, as seen in RCIN 2369574. The photographs are all of Sri Lankan origin.

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

22.9 x 18.1 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
Places
Asia
Sri Lanka

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