Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory 1854
Albumen print | 19.6 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800220
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Photograph of an intricately carved ivory rack with human figures, trees, leaf scrolls, fish and dragons. The rack has seven sections, each with a plaque with the day of the week on it, starting with Sunday.
Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
19.6 x 13.4 cm (image)
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'Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory'