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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Snuff Box, carved in Steel 1854

Albumen print | 7.7 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800191

'Snuff Box, carved in Steel'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Snuff Box, carved in Steel' 1854

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Description

Photograph of a round, steel snuff box, carved with a leaf design scrollwork. The lid has a small circular medallion in the centre. The medallion features a head-length profile portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821), facing right.

Provenance

Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(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)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection Henry Cole (1808-82)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

7.7 x 10.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Marlborough House [London]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Numismatics
Medallions
References

Alternative title(s)

'Snuff Box, carved in Steel'

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