Video: Royal writing desk

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This writing box may have been made for Henry VIII or his wife, Katherine of Aragon. It is highly decorated and intricate in design.

This box has many trays and compartments for writing implements and several such boxes were recorded at  Greenwich Palace when Henry VIII died in 1547. The royal arms and badges of Henry and Katherine of Aragon appear among figures and motifs based on European designs. Mars and Venus were based on woodcuts by the German Hans Burgkmair published in 1510.

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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Strawberry Thief Writing Paper

Strawberry Thief Writing Paper

10 sheets of high quality printed A5 laid writing paper with laid envelopes.

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Event - Renaissance to Restoration London

Tue 15 January 2013 10:30

SHORT COURSE: Explore London during a dynamic and colourful period, when the city was expanding rapidly and becoming a leading centre of trade with the rest of the world.

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