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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Internships in the Conservation Department 2012
All sections within the department provide training in a variety of ways. Individual conservators, interns and stud…
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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. A recent conservation and research project in preparation for its display in the Medieval and Renaissance galleries in 2009 has brought to light new information about the container and given it a new function and name.
The Conservation of a Fourteenth Century Chasuble
Chasubles are worn by officiating priests during the celebration of mass; the fabric for this chasuble was woven in Lucca, Italy and dates from about 1380. Conservation treatment on it began in 1987 and was finally completed in 1995.
Review: Conservation of Leathercraft and Related Objects
Interim Meetings of the Working Group occur once in every three years, allowing sufficient time to elapse in order to gather together a variety of papers, covering nearly every aspect of leather and its conservation.
Twenty First Century Conservation
Both contemporary artefacts and contemporary ideas about display pose conservation problems. Modern materials are not necessarily designed for long life and, by definition, have not had a long period of testing in service.
Accreditation for Conservators - What Do We Think?
At the end of October 1998, the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation invited its members to apply for Fast-Track Accreditation.  
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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Cristobal Balenciaga: The Work of the Master
In-depth study of the innovative fashion designer's sources of inspiration and the roots of his success
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