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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt] 1854

Albumen print | 18.9 x 11.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906108

Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt]

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Cingalese Sword Hilt [Sinhalese Sword Hilt] 1854

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of an elaborately decorated sword hilt featuring a serpent's head at the top of the handle. An invoice dated 14 July 1854 for 11 photographs totalling £1 13s was submitted to Dr Ernst Becker and payment was received by Bedford on 12 October 1854 (Royal Archives PPTO/PP/QV/PP2/4840).

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert, c. 1855
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

18.9 x 11.5 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
Places
Asia
Sri Lanka

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