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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Snuff Box, carved in Steel 1854
Albumen print | 9.2 x 18.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800190
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Photograph of a round, steel snuff box, laid out to show the top and bottom halves. The box is entirely carved with a leaf design scrollwork. The lid, on the right, has a small circular medallion in the centre. The medallion features a head-length profile portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821), facing right. The portrait is surrounded by an inscription reading: 'NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS'.
Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.2 x 18.0 cm (image)
Alternative title(s)
'Snuff Box, carved in Steel'
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