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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The conservation of Oriental lacquer
The opening of the new Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art offered an opportunity to carry out conservation treatment on the many fine examples of oriental lacquer which the V&…
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Travelling altar: Investigating an object
The travelling altar was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1930 for the sum of £ 1500. It was made in 1574 for the Delgado family in Milan and would have f…
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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 …
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Observations on the causes of flaking in East Asian lacquer structures
East Asian lacquer is known to be a strong (flexible though rigid) material featuring firm cohesion and good adhesion between individually applied layers
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Sharing museum skills
The Sharing Museum Skills Millennium Awards was a scheme organised by the Millennium Commission (which is supported by the National Lottery) to provide professional develop…
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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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Japanese Netsuke
The Japanese netsuke is a thing of wonder: a utilitarian accessory to traditional Japanese dress that has become an art form in itself, prized by coll…
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