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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
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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
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
18.9 x 11.5 cm (image)