Photographs & Print Archive
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About this collection
This collection covers 8 photographic and print archive objects, delivered across 612 images in 9 ZIP assets. The very high image-to-object ratio reflects the nature of photographic archives — each object (a photographic album, print collection, or archival set) contains multiple individual images. These materials provide primary photographic documentation of the Royal Armouries' holdings across multiple periods of the collection's development.
Why it matters
Archival photographs are among the most valuable documentary sources for museum collections — they capture the state of objects at specific moments, document past display arrangements, record conservation treatments, and sometimes preserve evidence of objects since lost or damaged.
Use cases & time to value
- Visual documentation research: Primary imagery for how arms and armour were depicted and perceived in different periods
- Contextual studies: Complement physical collection research with contemporary artistic representations
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license imagery for works on military art and material culture history
- Exhibition design: High-quality art imagery for gallery programmes alongside physical arms and armour
- Educational programmes: Visual context for arms and armour history across different periods
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (OTHER. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | OTHER (Photographs & Print Archive) |
| period | string | Multiple periods |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
9 assets · 8 objects · 612 images · Multiple periods
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