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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Three sporting guns c.1853-5

Albumen print | 23 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2369594

Three sporting guns

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Three sporting guns c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph focusing on the handles of three sporting guns. The handles are all intricately decorated with intricate metalwork and inlaid designs.

The upper sporting gun is of Algerian origin and exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 71684.

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 x 17.8 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Guns
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Metals
Gold

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