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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Ebony and Ivory Casket. Top and Front 1854

Albumen print | 6.9 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800227

'Ebony and Ivory Casket. Top and Front'; Front view of ebony and ivory casket'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Ebony and Ivory Casket. Top and Front'; Front view of ebony and ivory casket' 1854

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Description

Photograph of the front of an ebony and ivory casket with metal edging on every corner, two metal hinges along the base and a lock hinge. The ebony panels have swirling floral pattern in ivory.

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)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

6.9 x 13.8 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]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Containers
Caskets
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Ironmongery
Locks (ironmongery)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Trees
Ebony (tree)
References

Alternative title(s)

'Ebony and Ivory Casket. Top and Front'; Front view of ebony and ivory casket'

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