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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

    Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Agate Cup by Rudolphi

    1854

    Albumen print | 18.8 x 11.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800202

    Photograph of an agate cup on a tall open metalwork stem, with a base decorated with leaf and vine designs and jewels. The stem is interrupted by a sphere, possibly made of rock crystal.

    • Creator(s)

      Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

    • 18.8 x 11.8 cm (image)

    • 'Agate Cup by Rudolph'

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater London [England]
                • London [Greater London]
                  • City of Westminster [London]
                    • Marlborough House [London]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Home economics
          • Tableware
            • Cups
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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