Conservation Treatments
Conservation encompasses two fundamentals: to make the Victoria and Albert Museum's collections last as long as pos…
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Picture and mirror frames: Reflections on treatment past, present and future
The V& A has a large collection of European gilded picture and mirror frames both on display and in storage. Th…
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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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East meets West: The Althorp Triad
The Althorp triad, now on display in the British Galleries, is a particularly fine example of furniture that incorp…
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Overview of the gilded objects treated for the British Galleries
During the British Galleries project we have worked on over fifty objects, treating materials such as gilded wood, …
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Managing to be 'Tackless'
The Denon chair is one of a pair designed by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon and made by the celebrated firm of Jacob-…
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The technical examination & conservation of painted furniture
Work on an English carved and painted armchair, dated about 1785, in preparation for it's inclusion in the new Orna…
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Furniture timbers
Wood and metal are usually regarded as highly compatible materials. However, interactions between certain metals a…
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Conservation at Houghton Hall
In 2002 the Victoria and Albert Museum acquired some of the finest sets of furniture and tapestries at Houghton Hall, Norfolk.
Preparing for Morris - the Treatment of a Philip Webb Painted, Silvered Chest
In preparation for the William Morris exhibition, a small chest, acquired by the V& A in 1978, has recently undergone conservation treatment in the Furniture Conservation Studio.
Conservation Course Abstracts: Update
It is some time now since we have had the opportunity in this Journal to publish abstracts of the written work presented by students on the RCA/V&A Conservation Course. As explained previously, MA students submit four pieces of written work (besides their conservation documentation) for assessment towards their degree. These include a History of Art or Design Essay, a Science Essay, a History of Materials and Techniques Essay and a report based on the Final Year Project. MPhil students, by contrast, are obliged to submit only two documents.
Ranjit Singh: The Lion of the Punjab
A model of Ranjit Singh's tomb appears in The Arts of the Sikh Kingdom exhibition. It had been severely damaged in a fire, and needed conservation treatment before display.
Developing a collaborative approach to the conservation of lacquer
Dialogue between conservators in Japan and in the West was accompanied by a degree of horror on both sides, as the differences in approach to the treatment of lacquer were revealed.
A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Antelope Chair - Race Furniture for the V&A
The V&A Shop is delighted to announce its exclusive collaboration with Race Furniture on the reissue of the Antelope Chair in its original Festival of Britain yellow.
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SHORT COURSE: Explore the fascinating history of European furniture, using objects, resources and expertise featured in the V&A’s new furniture gallery.
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