Behind the scenes: Marking objects with Museum numbers
Every object in the Victoria and Albert museum has its own museum number. This number links the object to all the information kept about it in the museum.The number is usually marked directly on the object so it can always be identified and cannot become separated from the documentation about it.
It is important that marking the number on the object does not damage it in any way. At the same time, the number needs to be durable so it will not fade or rub off.
Click on the images below for larger versions and for detailed information about marking specific objects.
A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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