A glimpse behind-the-scenes shows the diversity of the conservators' role in the Museum and demonstrates some of the immense range of activities undertaken by the Conservation department.
Blog: Conservation of a 'living doll'
Iki ningyo (literally 'living dolls') are Japanese life-size figures that were made to look like as realistic as po…
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Conservation case studies: A medieval tabernacle from Cologne
This object, made around 1180, has been a highlight of the V&A's medieval collection since its acquisition in 1861.…
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Conservation case studies: The Virgin and Child with Angels by Peregrinus
This painted panel dated 1428 was once part of a larger altarpiece commissioned by a wealthy merchant in the Centra…
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Conservation case studies: The façade of Sir Paul Pindar’s house
The façade of Sir Paul Pindar's house is one of the largest objects in the Museum, and an extremely rare survival o…
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A choir book from Florence
The choir book was made around 1380 in Tuscany, probably Florence. It was made for a house of the Camaldolese order…
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Across a conservator's bench
Many museum objects have been altered or changed in some way prior to their accession into collections. As a conser…
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Conservation of objects for the 'Arts of Thailand' display
This article highlights a selection of the conservation treatments implemented and examples of the rich decorations…
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Cleaning Theseus and the Minotaur
This historically and artistically important marble sculpture, Theseus and the Minotaur, completed in 1782 by the I…
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The War of Troy tapestry
The War of Troy tapestry is part of one of the most important sets of tapestry still surviving from the latter part…
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Rebuilding the Melville Bed
Video: Rebuilding the Melville Bed
Behind the scenes: Inside the plaster casts of Trajan's Column
The cast of Trajan's Column taken from the original 1st century AD monument, represents sculpture from the earliest period in the Cast Courts.
Study tour of Swedish textile conservation studios
The purpose of a study tour is not only to learn about new ways of thinking but to recognise the reasons for trends in one's own country. It further enables one to create an international dialogue and broaden the resource of ideas for everyone.
Conservation Course Study Trip Berlin 1995
Conservation Course Study Trip, Berlin, 1995
Donate to the Stained Glass Appeal
We are currently working on an exciting project to conserve and re-install the original stained glass on the landings of the Manfred and Lydia Gorvy Lecture Theatre. We need your help to raise £75,000 to bring these historical features back to their former glory for us all to enjoy.
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Event - Sacred Spaces: Synagogue, Church and Mosque
Mon 13 May 2013 14:00
SHORT COURSE: Discover the powerful expression of the Abrahamic faiths – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – through architecture and art.
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