Conservation Treatments
Conservation encompasses two fundamentals: to make the Victoria and Albert Museum's collections last as long as possible and to assist our understanding and enjoyment of th…
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Caring for your glass
This section contains Information and advice on how to look after glass. It highlights common problems, tells you what to avoid and provides practical, step-by-step instruc…
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Displaying stained glass in a museum
Stained glass can be illuminated artificially using either a conventional back lighting system or a slim profile edge lighting system.
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Behind the scenes: Cleaning Dale Chihuly's V&A Rotunda chandelier
Chihuly's enormous glass Chandelier under the dome of the main entrance presents an interesting cleaning problem. The Chandelier is fixed in position so it is necessary for…
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Stained and painted glass from the Chapel of the Holy Blood, Bruges
The figurative and armorial stained glass panels from the Chapel of the Holy Blood, Bruges are a prominent feature of the new Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Their origin…
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In pursuit of a clear answer: An Exhibition Road partnership
As conservators, a significant part of our work is involved with problem-solving. In pursuit of solutions to particularly complex problems, one approach is to bring togethe…
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The October Labour
The conservation of an early fifteenth century English stained glass roundel prior to its display in the 'Gothic: Art for England 1400- 1547' exhibition.
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Conservation Liaison - Stained Glass for the William Morris Exhibition
The William Morris exhibition has provided a unique opportunity to display a large number of stained glass panels from the V&A's collection. Despite the scale of the V&A's …
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Chemical Stabilisation of Weathered Glass Surfaces
Detailed studies on the effects of treatments to stabilise weathered glass need to be undertaken to become a part of future conservation methods. Work is in progress at the…
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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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The Golden Age of English Glass: 1650-1775 (Hardcover)
The Golden Age of English Glass features 150 objects from the collection of John H. Bryan, ranging in date from c.1650-1809. These enable a full and d…
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