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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Snuff Box, carved in Steel 1854
Albumen print | 7.7 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800191
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Photograph of a round, steel snuff box, carved with a leaf design scrollwork. The lid has a small circular medallion in the centre. The medallion features a head-length profile portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821), facing right.
Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
7.7 x 10.1 cm (image)
Alternative title(s)
'Snuff Box, carved in Steel'
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