Ivory cup and fruit
Photograph
1853-1860 (photographed)
1853-1860 (photographed)
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Monochrome photograph depicting a still life of an ivory cup, carved with cherubic figures, surrounded by various fruits including peaches, plums, grapes, a pineapple and a squash.
Object details
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| Title | Ivory cup and fruit (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Roger Fenton, 'Ivory cup and fruit', albumen print, 1853-1860 |
| Physical description | Monochrome photograph depicting a still life of an ivory cup, carved with cherubic figures, surrounded by various fruits including peaches, plums, grapes, a pineapple and a squash. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Photographed by R. Fenton.' (Printed in ink below image.) |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | RPS.2448-2018 |
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| Record created | May 30, 2018 |
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