Prince Albert's etching tools c.1843

Brass, steel, ivory, ebony; rosewood box | 4.4 x 23.2 x 5.9 cm (parts .a and .b together) | RCIN 55300

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55300 (path).tif c.1843

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Description

The Queen noted in her Journal on 1 March 1843: ‘Landseer again gave us a lesson in etching, making us try various new points & showing us the great advantage of changing points for different stages of the work, in which we have hitherto been very deficient.’ Prince Albert’s tools clearly came from a number of different sources, having a variety of ivory, wooden and metal handles.

Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010
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Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Brass, steel, ivory, ebony; rosewood box

Measurements

4.4 x 23.2 x 5.9 cm (parts .a and .b together)