Room 62: Splendour & Society 1500–1600
Including The Foyle Foundation Gallery
The rich decoration and furnishings of the domestic interior form the setting of this gallery. Displays explore various aspects of life and social ritual, featuring luxury goods such as jewellery, furniture, armour and an impressive display on dining. Niches contain a selection of treasures and curiosities that a Renaissance collector might have assembled, and objects relating to health and beauty.
Room 62 is on Level 1 of the V&A South Kensington.
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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.
Book nowEvent - Inside Outing: Ballrooms from High Society to High St
Wed 06 June 2012 11:00
STUDY DAY: Savour the beauty of ball gowns and the spaces in which they were glanced, admired and coveted. Explore the places in which balls were experienced from High Society to High Street.
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