Room 5: Rococo & Neo-Classicism, Europe 1700-1800
Madame Serilly's cabinet, Jean, Jean-Simeon Rousseau de la Rottière, Pairs, France, 1778. Museum no. 1736 to E-1869
Room 5 will be closed from the 6 April 2011 and will re-open in winter 2014 following a major refurbishment. The space is being redeveloped to show European decorative art and design between 1600 - 1800.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Quilts 1700—2010 App
Our new fun interactive Quilts 1700-2010 App is available to buy for iPhone and iPod Touch
Buy nowEvent - Fashioning the Early Modern: Creativity & Innovation in Europe 1500-1800
Wed 16 May 2012–Sat 15 September 2012
CONFERENCE: Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September, 11.00-17.00
Taking Early Modern fashion seriously, this conference will explore three key themes: Innovation, Dissemination and Reputation. Invited speakers include, Lesley Miller, John Styles and Evelyn Welch.
