The State Bed from Melville House, Fife
The State Bed from Melville House, Fife is the most spectacular single exhibit in the Victoria and Albert Museum's …
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17th Century Chinese canopied bed
On arrival in the Museum the bed was in pieces. Careful examination revealed that it was in a fragile and unstable …
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Design for a state bed by John Linnell, 1765
Design for a State Bed by John Linnell. This design is particularly elaborate and fanciful. The bed was never made,…
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Goods & services provided by the upholsterer
Upholsterers could be involved in almost all aspects of the design of interiors, and featured in this page is an il…
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Conservation of a crewelwork bed curtain
The design of the curtain reflects the influences of a flourishing trade with India and is worked in the trad…
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Poems about the V&A: 'The British Galleries' by Andrew Motion
In 2001 Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999–2009, wrote a poem commemorating the opening of the V&A's British Galleri…
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Conservation of Houghton Hall textiles and furniture
Houghton Hall, Norfolk, was built and furnished in 1722-1735 for Sir Robert Walpole, the first British Prime Minist…
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The Embroidery from Stoke Edith House
The writer and gardener Anna Pavord discusses the embroidery from Stoke Edith House
V&A 150th Anniversary
In June 2007, the V&A celebrated the 150th anniversary of its opening in South Kensington. To reflect this and to mark the occasion, 150 facts about the V&A were pulled together that gave a glimpse of the history, personality and scale of the museum at that time.
Tales from the 'Coilte'
Production of white quilted furnishings existed in the Middle Ages throughout most of Europe and certainly in France. Refined work with story-telling motifs is associated principally with southern Italy, renowned examples being the two 14th century Tristan quilts in the V&A and in the National Museum of Bargello, Florence.
Loans
Loans to regional museums are an important way of ensuring that V&A collections and expertise reach a wider audience. The work is co-ordinated by the Registrar's section and many staff are involved - curators, conservators, packers and photographers.
Programmes for primary schools
Information on workshops and tours suitable for primary school students offered by the V&A Education Department.
Become a V&A Member
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'Reindeer Embroidery' Pack of 10 Christmas Cards (Square)
Pack of 10 same design cards with plain white envelopes.
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