Glass plate negative c. 1889 - c. 1900

10.2 x 12.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2400607

Attributed to John Wesley Livingston (1835-1897)

Description

A 5 x 4 inch glass plate negative of a model on a mahogany stand of the Great Cannon of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (r.1444-46 and 1451-81), made in 1464, given to Queen Victoria by Admiral Sir Commerell in 1889. Sent to the Royal United Services Institute in 1903. Photographed for the Windsor Castle Inventory of Arms, Part 1, North Corridor, no.393 (RCIN 1122400).
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection John Wesley Livingston (1835-1897)
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gelatin dry plate negative, wet collodion negative

Measurements

10.2 x 12.6 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
negatives
glass plate negatives
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Cannons (weapons)

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